Manchester Airport Podcast Returns | Inside T2 Expansion & New Flight Routes (2025)
Manchester Airport — one of the UK’s fastest-growing international travel hubs — has officially launched the fourth season of its acclaimed podcast, “Manchester: Your Airport, MAN.” The return of the podcast marks a major moment for aviation enthusiasts, travel lovers, and frequent flyers eager to get an insider look at one of Britain’s most ambitious airport transformation programs — including the final phase of its £1.3 billion Terminal 2 expansion.
With behind-the-scenes access, exclusive interviews, and deep dives into everything from new flight routes to airport technology, the new season promises to reveal stories passengers never see but always wonder about.
✈️ Exclusive first tour of the fully completed Terminal 2 expansion
🌍 Route spotlights, including the much-anticipated Manchester–Mumbai service by IndiGo
🎙️ Interviews with senior airport leaders on the busiest travel season in airport history
🛄 Behind-the-scenes looks at operations, from security to aircraft turnaround teams
🧳 Travel tips for holiday-goers flying out of the North West
👀 Rare behind-the-scenes access to restricted parts of the airport seldom seen by guests
The podcast, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music, rolls out new episodes weekly.
🎧 How the Podcast Became a Hit With Travellers & Aviation Fans
Launched in 2023, Manchester: Your Airport, MAN has attracted more than 10,000 listeners — a remarkable milestone for a regional airport podcast that has grown into a trusted resource for:
Frequent travellers
Northern aviation stakeholders
Travel bloggers and journalists
Aspiring aviation professionals
Plane-spotters and aviation geeks
The series has been praised for making aviation accessible to everyone, blending behind-the-scenes knowledge with warm storytelling, humour, and rich industry insight.
✈️ Season Opener: Behind the Curtain of Manchester–Mumbai Launch
The new season kicks off with an immersive episode inside the launch of IndiGo’s direct Manchester–Mumbai route, a milestone for both the airport and UK-India travel links.
Listeners get VIP access to:
Pre-launch briefing and logistics
Interview insights from IndiGo leadership
Cultural and economic significance of the new route
Aircraft turnaround and crew preparation
Behind-the-scenes technical and operational checks
This episode highlights Manchester Airport’s growing role as a global gateway for North West England, expanding air connectivity into Asia, the Middle East, and North America.
🏗️ Terminal 2 Expansion: A Closer Look at Manchester’s Biggest Ever Upgrade
One of the most anticipated chapters of this podcast season explores the completion of the £1.3bn Terminal 2 transformation, part of the Manchester Airport Transformation Programme (MAN-TP).
Listeners will hear exclusive details on:
✨ Passenger experience upgrades
Spacious check-in halls
Expanded security zones
Smart technology for faster screening
New lounge spaces
Modern, light-filled departure halls
🍴 Dining & shopping
New retail partners
North-West inspired F&B experiences
Duty-free innovations
🚇 Infrastructure innovations
Baggage automation systems
Ground-services technology
Energy-efficient design
New airside taxiways and stands
Airport officials share how these enhancements align with long-term strategy to create a world-class, sustainable travel hub.
🎤 Meet the Hosts: Hywel Evans & Adam Jupp
🎙️ Hywel Evans
Former presenter at Key 103, Rock FM, XS Manchester, and BBC Radio 6 Music
Comedy writer behind The Adventures of Brian Hovis
Passionate traveller and aviation storyteller
“I love audio entertainment and I love travel. Being backstage at the airport is fascinating — every tunnel, every security system, every coffee machine tells a story.” – Hywel Evans
🗣️ Adam Jupp
Communications Director, Manchester Airport
Industry spokesperson on aviation growth and infrastructure
“This podcast lets us bring listeners right into the heart of the airport — places the public will never normally see.” – Adam Jupp
🎧 Your Weekly Boarding Pass to Airport Secrets
Each of the six episodes this season deep-dives into a different part of airport life.
Episode Themes Include:
Episode
Focus Area
1
IndiGo Manchester–Mumbai route unveiling
2
Inside T2 expansion: tech, design, vision
3
How Manchester handled its busiest summer ever
4
Future routes & airline partnerships
5
Day in the life: airport security and logistics teams
6
Travel tips and expert-advice roundup
🌎 Why This Podcast Matters in 2025
As travellers seek transparency and confidence post-brexit and post-pandemic, airports are turning to digital storytelling. Manchester Airport stands out by embracing:
Digital engagement & public access
Educational aviation insights
Behind-the-scenes transparency
Celebration of regional travel growth
The series also supports:
Tourism development
North West business connectivity
Aviation careers and industry recruitment
Passenger experience education
💬 Industry Impact: Setting a Trend for Airport Communication
More airports now look to content creation to build trust with passengers. Manchester leads as a UK pioneer in airport podcasting, showing how regional airports can shape global conversations.
