Manchester Airports Group confirms cyber attack exposed customer emails, phone numbers and vehicle details

Databreaches •Dissent • August 27, 2026

Gabriel Higgins reports: Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has confirmed that it has been the target of a cybersecurity incident carried out by an unauthorised third party, resulting in the exposure of a quantity of customer data. The group operates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, and said the breach relates to information gathered through car... Source

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Data Breach at Manchester Airports Group Affects 8.7 Million Customers The Manchester Airports Group (MAG) reported a cyber security incident affecting approximately 8.7 million customers across its three airports: Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands. The breach involved unauthorized access to customer data related to car park, lounge, and Fast Track bookings, as well as in-airport Wi-Fi sign-ups. Compromised information includes email addresses, phone numbers, vehicle registration numbers, and postcodes, but no bank or payment details were accessed. The incident was contained quickly, and airport operations remained unaffected. MAG has advised customers to be vigilant against phishing attempts and has temporarily suspended its online booking management service. The breach is considered significant due to the large number of affected individuals, although it has not led to operational disruptions. 66 sources 59

Manchester Airports Group confirms cyber attack exposed customer emails, phone numbers and vehicle details

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