Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
Back to profile1 entries
2026
Manchester Airports Group confirms data breach affecting 8.7 million customers
Issue disclosure
Manchester Airports Group (MAG), which operates Manchester, Stansted, and East Midlands airports, confirmed a sophisticated cybersecurity incident resulting in the theft of customer data affecting approximately 8.7 million customers, mostly email addresses collected during public Wi-Fi sign-ups. MAG stated the attack did not involve ransomware and did not compromise passenger safety or operational security, notified the Information Commissioner's Office, and temporarily revoked access to its Manage My Booking service.
Company response
Ongoing disclosure — Manchester Airports Group
has confirmed a significant cybersecurity incident resulting in the theft of customer data
Remediation — Manchester Airports Group
the company temporarily revoked access to its Manage My Booking service
Ongoing disclosure — Manchester Airports Group
Private data on millions of customers has been stolen in a cyberattack on three British airports, the Manchester Airports Group announced Thursday, saying the attack did not impact flights or airport operations.
Remediation — Manchester Airports Group
“We immediately contained the risk and have been working with specialist advisors and taking appropriate steps to protect our customers and systems,” it added.
Source excerpt
As a precaution, the company temporarily revoked access to its Manage My Booking service.
The breach is believed to have affected approximately 8.7 million customers, with the majority of compromised data being email addresses according to The Register.
MAG, which operates the Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, said the data of 8.7 million customers had been compromised.