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  About Manchester

After London, Manchester is the second most important city in England. The city boasts a rich industrial history since the 18th century and continues to flourish as a textile fortitude. The city also hosts a good footfall of tourist crowd thanks to its association with the football club Manchester United as well as Manchester City. Aside from the same, the city also has a slew of museums that bring back ancient history. There are traditional museums as well as interactive ones that continue to engage the tourists.

Manchester enjoys a good population as well as a thriving food and drinks culture. The city is bombarded with lovely distilleries and food joints too, which further elevate a tourist's experience. Plus, it is well-connected with the rest of the UK. The city's charm comes from its lush green expanses, and even though the weather could be a little too cold, the experience of being in Manchester is worth all the frostbites.

Best time to visit Manchester

Manchester is its best between June to August, especially if you're planning a fun trip. Although Manchester is predominantly a cold city with barely good sunlight to keep people's spirits up. However, between June and August, when the city witnesses lovely sun's rays and summer heat, there is a vibrant vibe that envelopes the spirit of Manchester. In fact, even the city calendar is packed with intriguing events. Festivals such as Greater Manchester Fringe Festival, Parklife Festival, Manchester Pride, RHS Flower Festival are some of the fun events that take place. Many performers and musicians flock over to participate while the markets are erected to attract tourists. Although the temperatures are a decent 18 degree Celsius to 20 degree Celsius, it is pleasant and beautiful. Just make sure to carry an umbrella during your trip as the city might see some erratic showers amid summer. Since it is the peak season, it is highly recommended that you make your hotel reservations in advance. Booking a hotel in Manchester a few months before the peak season is the only way to gain some great deals.

It's easier to get flight tickets to Manchester for cheap too, provided you book a few months in advance. Another highlight of Manchester that should be mentioned is the football season that kicks off from August. If catching a match of your favourite (well, everybody's favourite), FC Manchester United is on your list of things to do, this is definitely a good time. Make sure that you have prior flight tickets to Manchester booked to avoid complications later. The months from September through December is also favourable in terms of the weather. Even though the fall is quite cold in Manchester, the fervour of football season that starts from September and continues through these months is enough to keep you fuelled. Plus, the city also honours its culture with festivals such as Manchester Food and Drink Festival, Manchester Literature Festival and of course, Manchester Christmas Markets.

Places to visit in Manchester

For a football fan, Manchester is like a haven, especially if you're a fan of either FC Manchester United or FC Manchester City. For United fans, at the Old Trafford, you'll find fervent fans sharing the same enthusiasm towards the team and their game. It will surely be the icing on the cake if you can watch a United match which you're at the stadium. As for City fans, the Etihad Stadium would give the same zealous vibe. The stadium is known to be one of the UK's biggest stadiums with a massive capacity of 55,000 seats for fervent spectators. From here, you will be thrilled to visit the National Football Museum, which is a six-storey glass structure that celebrates the sport and exhibits a plethora of collections from whatever has been retrieved. From trophies to exhibits on stadiums, there are many interesting collections that will marvel you. Once the football fanfare subsides, you might want to check out some of the other tourist attractions in Manchester. These include The Lowry (an amalgam of art gallery and theatre), Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester Museum, Whitworth Art Gallery, People's History Museum, Museum of Transport, to name a few.

Things to do in Manchester

The first and foremost thing for you to do in Manchester after all the sightseeing would be to indulge in some brewery and distillery hopping. Manchester has a plethora of options where you can hang out and enjoy the food and liquor culture. Chinatown is the second-best place to be in to explore more in the said zone. You will be amazed by the lively atmosphere of the streets here. John Rylands Library is another amazing place where you can get lost amid books and documents. They are interesting and will keep you engaged with their compelling collection. A fun and satiating retail therapy at Afflecks is also something that would be of interest to you. You can also opt for a Manchester Hop-On bus tour to sightsee some more of the locales and interact with fellow tourists.

Food and Restaurants in Manchester

Manchester's food culture is quite thriving and something worth indulging in, when in the city. their food halls and market places are a trip that will pique your interest. In fact, you should head to Altrincham Market to get the best of food hall experiences. At Altrincham, you can find some amazing purveyors. You can further elevate your experience at the GRUB Food Fair where you will be blessed with some eccentric but astounding street food as well as craft beer. During your food excursion, do not miss out The Corn Exchange. The establishment basically holds multitudes of restaurants from around the world. The city also has lip-smacking Indian cuisine that you simply cannot miss. Manchester has a soft spot for Indian curry and delicacies and celebrates the same. Curry Mile is one such place where you will find the highest cluster of Asian restaurants. It is for being one of the only places in all of the United Kingdom to have so many Asian establishments concentrated in one spot.

Further in your food expedition, get yourself some lovely pints of beer at The Oakfield, located in Chester Zoo. You should also visit The Eagle Inn, situated in Salford, where they make delicious craft beer. It is close to the Victoria train station, so your transport after some drinks is also quite sorted. While these are basic bars and British pubs, for a posh experience, check out Cloud 23, located at the Hilton Manchester Deansgate. It has the city's coolest view as it sits on the 23rd floor of the Hilton hotel. The place offers appetizers and finger food that go well with alcohol. Manchester has nearly 30 breweries so you can imagine the number of places you need to check off your list to cover them. As an expansion to your brewery-hopping expedition, you can check out Dunham Massey Brewing Company and Martland Mill Brewery. For some British feels interspersed with international cuisine, head to The Laundrette Chorlton. As for some tasty steak, visit Dakota Bar and Grill. The city also has seafood kitchens that would add to your food experiences. The Hip Hop Chip Shop is one such place to serve the classic fish and chips with good beer.

How to reach Manchester (Transportation)

Flight connectivity to Manchester from India is excellent with a lew of flights flying regularly. After London, Manchester is the second city in the UK that sees a high demand from India. Metropolitan Indian cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Bangalore have regular flights to Manchester. Although usually, there are regular direct flights reaching Manchester from India, sometimes due to their unavailability, connecting flights are considered. There are connecting flights from London to Manchester, which is quite convenient. Many people tend to take direct flights to London, and from here, they opt for rental cars or other local transport. Manchester Airport has great connectivity to the city as there are express trains networking between the airport and the city. Aside from London, many also choose to fly to Liverpool's John Lennon Airport and take a taxi cab from there to reach Manchester. These methods are usually taken up by budget-travellers. Some of the airlines that fly from India to Manchester include British Airways, Thomas Chook Airlines, Condor and Thomson Airways.

These flights to Manchester usually take the popular air route via Europe to reach the city. Since that is the most viable option, plus comes with airports where you can acquire connecting flights. Cities such as Paris, Munich, Zurich, Dubai, etc., have flights connecting to Manchester or London. The accommodation options in Manchester are extravagant. If you do want to experience the fancy living, you should book your hotels in one of Manchester's swanky choices such as Crowne Plaza Hotel or The Edwardian Manchester, a Radisson Collection Hotel, to name a few. You will be overwhelmed and amazed by the exquisite rooms and their services. They don't come cheap though so booking hotels in Manchester way before the trip would be ideal.

  About Pegasus Airlines

Pegasus Airlines is a private low-cost Turkish airline with its headquarters in the Kurtköy region of Pendik, Istanbul. The airline's base though, is in several Turkish airports namely Adana Airport, Antalya Airport, Ankara Esenbo?a Airport, Adnan Menderes Airport, and Ercan Airport. The airline came into existence in 1989 when two business ventures, Net and Silkar, entered a partnership with Irish-airline company Aer Lingus. Together they formed Pegasus Airlines and operations of the new airline commenced in 1990. The airline's first fleet comprises of two Boeing 737-400s which later expanded to accommodate more Airbus variants. The airline's name has been derived from the relevance of Pegasus, a winged horse that is sired by the Greek god of the sea. Months after the launch of Pegasus Airlines, Iraq stormed Kuwait with an invasion which led to a halt in the operations of the airline and resulted in a serious setback on Turkish tourism.

Further, this also affected Pegasus' operations as the airline had to shut shop for a few months until the political scenario returned to normal.

In 1992, things started looking good for Turkey's tourism and further enhanced the demand for Pegasus Airlines. The airline acquired a third Boeing 737-400 to join its fleet. It also leased two Airbus A320s to meet the demand brought in by summer tourists. After two successful years with positive reception for the airline, Aer Lingus and Net opted to sell off their shares in Pegasus Airlines. Following the exit of the two companies in 1994, an Istanbul-based enterprise called Yapi Kredibank, acquired all the shares of the airline, turning Pegasus Airlines into a Turkish company. In 1997, the airline placed an order for one Boeing 737-400 along with one Boeing 737-800 from the aircraft-manufacturing company. Since the change in ownership, Pegasus Airlines became the first Turkish airline to have placed orders for the Boeing 737 Next Generation. A lease agreement was also signed to receive ten more Boeing 737-800s from the International Lease Finance Corporation. In 2005, Pegasus Airlines received another investor in ESAS Holdings with Ali Sabanci as the new chairman.

Under Sabanci, the airline underwent some significant changes as it was converted from a charter airline to a low-cost carrier. The airline also ordered more Boeing aircraft to join its fleet as the demand for Pegasus Airlines flight increased axiomatically, thanks to their affordable ticket prices and great in-flight services. In fact, the airline further expanded its domestic route connectivity too, which helped cater to the domestic audience. By 2013, the airline's domestic market share also witnessed a spike of about 27 per cent. After Turkish Airlines, Air Pegasus is the second-largest airline in the country which started transforming its fleet from Boeing to Airbus. In fact, Pegasus Airlines became the first Turkish airline to become a customer for Airbus as they ordered some A320neo. As part of its expansion strategies, the airline also started investing in other airlines. In 2012, the airline purchased 49 per cent of shares of Air Manas, a low-cost airline based out of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Pegasus Airlines also put up their shares in the stock market, which was traded at Borsa Istanbul.

Fleet size of Pegasus Airlines

As of 2020, Pegasus Airlines' fleet size stands at 89 aircraft which comprise mainly aircraft from the Boeing and Airbus family. The aircraft that is part of Pegasus Airlines' fleet includes 37 Boeing 737-800s, 35 Airbus A320-200neos, 12 Airbus A320-200ceos and five Airbus A321-200neos. The airline has already placed an order for 26 more Airbus A320neos, which is slated to be delivered by 2022. Meanwhile, they are halfway with their plan to replace the Boeing 737-800s from their fleet and replace it with the Airbus A320 series. In fact, along with the Airbus A320neo, the airline is also expected to receive 38 Airbus A321neo, orders for which have been placed by the airline already. Interestingly the airline's operations commenced with two Boeing 737-400s inaugurating the inception of Pegasus Airlines. In the past, Pegasus Airlines did have Boeing 737-300 and Beijing 737-400. However, with their plan to turn their fleet into an all-Airbus fleet, they have slowly phased out the Boeings.

Baggage Allowance

Pegasus Airlines' baggage allowance is slightly tweaked in comparison to some of its contemporaries. The airline offers lesser baggage allowance as it is a low-cost airline. Passengers travelling internationally with Pegasus Airlines are allowed to carry about 20 kg of weight per baggage. The said weight is applicable to all their cabin classes that include the Essentials, Advantage and Business Flex. The policy is different for domestic flights as passengers can carry a range of 15 kg to 20 kg. Depending on the cabin class, the baggage allowance differs for passengers. According to their revised baggage allowance policy, the airline expects passengers to drop off the cabin baggage too at the check-in. In fact, Pegasus Airlines only permits carrying of a handbag, a briefcase, a laptop bag or a bag that is reserved for baby items. This rule is applicable to passengers who are travelling with an infant. The cabin baggage's weight should not exceed 8 kg. It is mandatory for passengers to follow the baggage rules, and in case they need more, a purchase for extra baggage can be made at the airline's check-in counter or online.

In-flight services

As a low-cost carrier, Pegasus Airlines does not have a lot of top-notch facilities. However, they do make up for it with excellent in-flight services. The flights of Pegasus Airlines offer decent seats which come with comfortable legroom. They also come with great hospitality from the flight attendants.

Popular routes and top cities for Pegasus Airlines

Within Turkey, Pegasus Airlines' domestic routes are quite strong as they have exemplary connectivity. For passengers who have planned a trip to explore the country, going by Pegasus Airlines would be ideal. Domestic destinations such as Adana, Amasya, Ankara, Antalya, Edremit, Batman, Bodrum, Dalaman, Denizli, Diyarbakir, Erzincan, Erzurum, Gaziantep, Hatay, Istanbul, Kayseri, Izmir, Kars, Konya, Malatya, Samsun, Sivas and Van, to name a few, are all listed as places where Pegasus Airlines can operate from. As for international routes that the airline caters to, they are mostly in the European and Central Asian destinations, with a handful of Middle Eastern cities too. Pegasus Airlines literally has no flight connectivity to Asian countries or even American destinations. Some of the top cities that the airline networks with are Almaty, Amman, Amsterdam, Bahrain, Athens, Barcelona, Beirut, Berlin, Belgrade, Bishkek, Bologna, Brussels, Bucharest, Budapest, Copenhagen, Doha, Dusseldorf, Erbil, Erfurt, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Gronzy^, Hurghada, Karachi, Kharkiv, Krasnodar, Kuwait City, London, Lyon, Madrid, Manchester, Milan, Marseille, Muscat, Nice, Oslo, Prague, Riyadh, Rotterdam, Stuttgart, Tel Aviv, Vienna and Zurich.

Why travel by Pegasus Airlines?

Pegasus Airlines boasts a 20-year experience in the field of aviation. During this period, the airline has grown tremendously to become one of the most established private airlines in Turkey. To ensure that the quality of services is not compromised, the airline has accumulated a team of trained professionals as part of their crew. The experienced crew is quite abreast with the necessities of what counts as the best experience for the passengers. The airline runs its own flight academy, and their crew are usually recruited from the academy. This further bolsters their claim for offering the best crew who are aware of the requirements of the passengers and what counts as a smooth transit. With a view to enhancing the experience of the traveller at an affordable price, the airline has also provided the best flight ticket rates. Their flexible pricing policy has enabled passengers from various walks of life to get the best in-flight services and quality that add to their reputation. They have also installed the latest high technology equipment in all their aircraft. They believe in using cutting-edge technology to ensure that there are no complications during the journey.

One of the biggest perks of Pegasus Airlines is that they are always on-time. With minimal delays with respect to their flight schedules, this is a quality that many global airlines lack. The airline has shown monthly success rate in terms of being on-time, in Turkey. Other benefits of Pegasus Airlines are the facilities they provide online. Passengers can opt for web check-ins and avoid the long queues of check-in counters at the airport.

Further, the official website of the airline also has an updated list of Pegasus Airlines' flight schedules and flight status. Passengers can peruse through the list of domestic route and international route connectivity that the airline has before booking a ticket. Speaking of which, prospective travellers can book a Pegasus Airlines flight ticket on their website and rake in some of the benefits that follow. These include discounts on flight tickets as well as some combo hotel packages that passengers can avail. Passengers can change flights after booking the tickets and also cancel the flight and receive a chunk as a refund.

Booking details can also be managed on their official website alone with airport shuttle services. Their upscale services are definitely worth the money spent.