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Cost of journey to Manchester Airport spoils holiday for more than a third of holidaymakers

New research has revealed that getting to Manchester Airport is putting a serious dent in the holiday mood, with nearly half (48%) of northern holidaymakers saying it’s the most stressful part of their trip.

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All aboard for Aperol! You can now be served Aperol Spritz on the way to the airport

TransPennine Express (TPE) has launched Aperol Spritz onboard its services, helping holidaymakers in the North start their getaway early.

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‘It was my twin brother’, TPE reveals excuses heard from customers travelling without a valid ticket

From blaming a twin brother to eating the evidence, TransPennine Express (TPE) has revealed some of the more unusual excuses its revenue protection team has heard from customers travelling without a valid ticket.