Travel / Regional Travel

Manchester Airport Sees Record Passenger Numbers on Asian Routes

Manchester Airport has reported a record surge in passenger numbers traveling to East and Southeast Asia, highlighting the airport's growing importance as a gateway between the North of England and Asia. Over half a million passengers trave...

Feb 19, 2026 09:30 Travel to east and southeast Asian countries booms as Manchester Airport celebrates Lunar New Year

Manchester Airport Sees Record Passenger Numbers on Asian Routes

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Travel / Day Trips

Ibiza Day Trip: Manchester Woman's 12-Hour Party

A 23-year-old woman, Simran Chauhan, recently took an extreme day trip from Manchester to Ibiza to celebrate her birthday. This highlights a growing trend of travelers seeking short, experience-focused trips to save money and annual leave.

Feb 18, 2026 11:02 'I flew to Ibiza from Manchester, partied at a club and was back home the same day' Simran spent 12 hours on the party island to celebrate her birthday 🎉

Travel / Day Trip

Ibiza Day Trip: Woman Flies from Manchester for 12-Hour Party

A 23-year-old woman, Simran Chauhan, took the concept of a quick getaway to the extreme by flying from Manchester to Ibiza for just 12 hours to celebrate her birthday. This highlights a rising trend of same-day travel, where individuals pri...

Feb 18, 2026 10:00 Simran Chauhan started her day at 5am, catching a 7am flight to the Spanish island ✈️ The group chose the extreme same-day trip as a way to celebrate abroad without the cost or planning of a longer holiday 😱

Travel / Airline Incidents

Jet2 Bans Passengers for Life After Mid-Air Brawl

Jet2 has imposed lifetime bans on two passengers following a disruptive mid-air brawl on a flight from Antalya, Turkey, to Manchester, England. The incident forced the flight to make an emergency landing in Brussels and resulted in the arre...

Feb 17, 2026 10:00 Jet2 hands passengers life ban after mid-air brawl