Aer Lingus relocated to Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport in September 2025 as part of a major expansion to boost operations and passenger experience.

Aer Lingus moved its Irish flights to Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport on September 17, 2025, as part of a broader effort to improve operations and passenger experience. The relocation supports Manchester Airport’s GBP1.3 billion terminal expansion, which aims to double Terminal 2’s size and handle 80% of passenger traffic by 2025. EgyptAir also shifted to Terminal 2 in October 2024, while Aurigny Air Services is set to relocate in February 2025. Meanwhile, Finnair canceled October 2025 flights due to safety concerns over seat covers on its A321 fleet, prompting use of a partner carrier for some services. Berlin Brandenburg Airport forecasts 3.7 million passengers through September 2025 and 1.4 million during the autumn holiday period, reflecting strong recovery in travel demand. Delta Air Lines and Korean Air agreed to acquire equity stakes in WestJet in May 2025, signaling deeper strategic partnerships in North American aviation.