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.

Episode 5 | Social Life

Sep 3rd, 2023 28m 27s

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 you

Episode 4 | Food for Flight

Aug 27th, 2023 30m 3s

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

Episode 3 | Technology and Travel

Aug 13th, 2023 25m 33s

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,

Episode 2 | The (Not So) Secret Life of Cabin Crew

Aug 6th, 2023 27m 55s

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.

Episode 1 | Back to the Future

Jul 30th, 2023 28m 12s

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

Ep 3 | Travel Hacks

May 20th, 2023 27m 52s

Travelling can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Simon Calder, one of the country’s best-known travel journalists, shares his top-tips for a smooth journey through the airport. Tom and Adam also hear from the people on hand when journeys

Ep 5 | It’s A Tough Job and Someone’s Got To Do It

May 20th, 2023 28m 44s

From the ‘bird-scarer’ to the ‘snow-man’ Tom and Adam hear about Manchester Airport’s weirdest jobs and hit the tarmac with Airfield Operations Manager, Peter Griffiths. They’ll also visit Jo Jackson in the airport’s AeroZone, an interactive ed

Ep 6 | Travelling SalesMAN

May 20th, 2023 28m 2s

How do you sell Manchester to the world? Tom and Adam unpack the anatomy of a deal with globetrotting Aviation Director, Rob Smith. They also ask the big question - how do we make air travel sustainable? Adam Freeman, Head of Environmental Stra

Ep 1 | The Evolution of MAN

May 20th, 2023 27m 6s

As Manchester Airport prepares to celebrate its 85th birthday, Tom Fordyce and co-host Adam Jupp, the airport’s Communications Director, speak to the man in charge. Managing Director, Chris Woodroofe, gives a unique insight into running one of

Ep 4 | The Life of a Spotter

May 20th, 2023 30m 46s

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Tom and Adam speak to the people who spend their lives watching the skies. Air Traffic Controller, Tom Englander, talks through the ins and outs of his job up in the tower. On the ground, aviation enthusiasts Martin

Ep 2 | Celebrities

May 20th, 2023 27m 59s

Ever wondered what it’s like to fly as a VIP? From sports stars to superstars, reality to royalty, Airport Duty Manager, Karen Robinson has seen her fair share of celebrities. Tom and Adam hear all about it and get a backstage pass to the airpo

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Coming Soon (Trailer)

Apr 21st, 2023 1m 12s

Coming soon - Manchester: Your Airport, MAN. 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 airpo

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