Manchester: Your Airport, MAN

In this one-off live episode, Hywel Evans is joined by five women working across the aviation industry. Together they explore the wide range of careers available in aviation and share their best advice on taking that all-important first step. We also hear from an audience of enthusiastic students who are preparing to begin their own journeys into the industry.

Ever wondered what’s right beneath your seat when you’re on a plane? There’s more than just suitcases… In this episode, we go airside to follow an Etihad aircraft turnaround, then head inside Swissport's cargo centre to discover how air cargo keeps Christmas moving - from festive food to last-minute online gifts.

Where are Manchester Airport travellers heading? And which ‘dupe’ destinations are worth a look? Our travel experts share must-see tips, hidden gems and smart alternatives. Plus, Andy from the Foreign & Commonwealth Development Office joins us with essential advice on what to do when travel plans go wrong.

This year, aviation TikToker and social media influencer Mo T - The Airport Guy has joined forces with MAG to try out different jobs across the airport. In this episode, he’s our guest host, joined by colleagues and partners who are dedicated to inspiring the next generation. What careers are possible in aviation? How diverse is the industry behind the scenes? What qualifications do you need - and where do you start?

Your questions, answered... straight from the top. Manchester Airport MD Chris Woodroofe and the leadership team take your questions on the airport’s transformation and future vision. Three years into Chris’s time as Managing Director, he reflects on the progress made, the challenges overcome, and what’s next for Manchester as a global hub for the North.