Almost 30 million passengers travel through Manchester Airport each year but life at the airport doesn't always run smoothly. The BBC spent the summer of 2024 visiting the airport as it underwent huge transformations. The latest news, documentaries and weather from the BBC.

Manchester Airport will have its first-ever JD Wetherspoon pub next year when the second phase of its £1.3billion transformation programme of Terminal 2 is complete. The Wetherspoons joins other major brands including Chanel, Pandora, LEGO and Greggs.

Manchester Airport has issued a warning to passengers as several airlines are set to move from Terminals 1 and 3 to the revamped Terminal 2. The airport has released a list of the affected airlines along with their respective dates of transition. At this point, 11 airlines including Jet2 are included in the shift.

Manchester Airport’s new Terminal 2 will feature a familiar pub brand as plans for the terminal are revealed. The second phase of the airport’s £1.3billion transformation is set to be completed next year – and JD Wetherspoon is confirmed as one of the brands opening up there.

Manchester Airport's new Terminal 2 will feature a number of food and drink outlets, including the airport's first-ever JD Wetherspoon pub when it opens this summer.

Holidaymakers have been warned of a major change coming to Manchester Airport. Several airlines will soon be moving from Terminals 1 and 3 to Terminal 2, as part of its £1.3bn transformation which is due to be completed next year.