Manchester Airports Group (MAG) saw a small increase in passengers of June alone. The group served 6.3 million passengers during the month, an increase of 0.2% when compared to the same month in 2024.
Performance in June
Manchester Airports Group (MAG), which operates Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands airports, recorded a 4.6% year-on-year rise in its rolling 12-month passenger total, reaching 65.5 million.
In June alone, Manchester Airport handled 3 million passengers, a 1.3% increase compared to the same month in 2024. The airport’s rolling annual total now stands at 31.5 million, reflecting a 7.1% year-on-year growth.
London Stansted served 2.8 million passengers in June, a slight decline of 0.7% from the previous year, though its 12-month total still rose by 3.2% to 29.9 million.
Meanwhile, East Midlands Airport welcomed 492,000 passengers during the month, with a 12-month cumulative figure of four million. Known as the UK’s largest hub for freight, East Midlands also saw cargo volumes grow by 24.7% year-on-year, handling over 32,000 tons in June.
Future Investment
MAG reported continued strong operational performance, with all passengers at London Stansted clearing security in 15 minutes or less. At both Manchester Airport and East Midlands, 99% of passengers passed through security within the same timeframe.
These June performance figures were released following MAG’s annual results for the 2024/2025 financial year, during which the group handled 65 million passengers MAG had revenues of £1.3 billion and £570 million EBITDA, alongside an operating profit of £263 million.
The performance results were due to the group’s route networks and continued success of its global travel services business CAVU. MAG intends to invest more than £2.5 billion across all three of its airports in the next five years.
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