US growth at Manchester Airport is a "huge advantage" for the region

Manchester Airport has seen a sharp increase in the number of pbadengers traveling to the United States with such a growth a "mbadive advantage for the whole region ", according to the general manager of the hub. The country has been hailed as a "vital market" for the region and a "key player" in its ambitions for international growth.

The airport is now the sixth largest in Europe for pbadengers traveling through the pond, with 13 separate routes on offer. The newest – in Seattle with Thomas Cook Airlines – was launched in May and adds to existing services in San Francisco, Boston, Houston and Los Angeles.

The number of travelers to Manchester Airport increased by 7% Over the past fiscal year, nearly twice as much as the national average

The data also show that United States accounted for 27% of incoming investment projects and 15% of jobs created in the city in 2017/18. The number of US tourists visiting the Northwest also increased by 21%, thanks to strong connectivity and a pan-Nordic marketing campaign.

Andrew Cowan, Managing Director of Manchester Airport, said: It's a pleasure to see that Manchester is above the US average growth rate and that our position in Europe is excellent. the hub for the North and the global gateway to the world.

"Our growth benefits the entire region enormously, and in addition to saving travel time, our roads offer a host of commercial and economic opportunities, as we connect Manchester to major cities. and US destinations. "

International Trade Secretary Dr. Liam Fox added," Northern Powerhouse is the government's vision for a globally connected and globally competitive Northern economy with a private sector flourishing and a highly skilled population ready to take its place on the planet

"The connectivity of the Manchester airport with the United States makes it even easier for northern companies to do business with their American counterparts and I I am pleased to see that Seattle has been added to the list of direct flight destinations. "Managing Director of Marketing Manchester, believes that the United States are a "vital market" for Greater Manchester and a "key player" in the region's growth ambitions.

"In terms of tourism, the United States is responsible for the second largest number of international visitors to Manchester, just behind Ireland, with visitor spending providing a huge economic boost to businesses in the United States. region, "she added." Much of this popularity is of course due to the direct connectivity provided by Manchester Airport. "

" We are pleased to see that this connectivity has increased regularly, and that we can welcome even more American visitors, investors, and students to our unique region. "