13 episodes
Manchester: Your Airport, MAN Manchester Airport
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It’s one of the largest airports in the UK, connecting nearly 30 million people a year from all corners of the North to hundreds of destinations around the world - but it’s so much more than an airport.
Join broadcaster Tom Fordyce, as he goes behind the scenes at Manchester Airport.
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Episode 6 | Flying High
On our final episode of the series, Tom takes to the skies with TUI pilot Damian Ikin to find out what really goes on inside the cockpit. And on the ground, Adam explains how Manchester Airport dealt with the recent air traffic control outage.
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Episode 5 | Social Life
Can you take a cat skull through security? Tom and Adam get an insight into the weird and wonderful questions answered by Ellie Todd and Ffion Williams from Manchester Airport's social media team. And speaking of questions, they put some of yours to Managing Director, Chris Woodroofe.
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Episode 4 | Food for Flight
Feeling hungry? Tom and Adam get stuck into the culinary delights on offer at Manchester Airport. Keith McAvoy from the brewing company Seven Bro7hers treats Tom to a tipple and shares what it’s like to run the Amber Ale House in Terminal 2. On the business end, Commercial Director Stephen Turner explains how Manchester Airport chooses which bars and restaurants to put in its terminals.
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Episode 3 | Technology and Travel
From supersonic flight to streamlined security, Tom and Adam are on a mission to find out more about the tech changing the way we travel. They speak to Antonio Filippone, Professor of Computational Aerodynamics at the University of Manchester, about new developments in the sky – and on the ground they sit down with Operations Director, Rad Taylor, who discusses his role in helping the airport roll out the latest technology.
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Episode 2 | The (Not So) Secret Life of Cabin Crew
Ever wondered what it’s like to work at thirty thousand feet? Tom and Adam sit down with Virgin Atlantic Cabin Crew, Nick Rowbotham, who lets them in on the secrets of the skies.
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Episode 1 | Back to the Future
As we move into the summer season, Tom and Adam take a look into the future. Transformation Programme Delivery Director, Jill Fraser, shares the latest on the £1.3 billion investment that will change the face of Manchester Airport. Tom and Adam also hear from the next generation as they talk with Max, a member of the airport’s Youth Forum, and Community Engagement Manager Julie Walker.
Find out more about Manchester Airport’s Transformation Programme here: www.mantp.co.uk