LNW-GW Joint
Veteran Member
There aren't any direct flights from MAN to the western USA. For many destinations, Heathrow or Gatwick are better connected than Manchester.
My solution is KLM from Manchester to Amsterdam and then virtually anywhere.
Anything to avoid Heathrow.
There are direct flights from Manchester to places like Las Vegas and other leisure destinations, and Virgin are expected to start a Los Angeles service soon.
Asia has direct flights to Singapore and Hong Kong, which are major hubs onwards (eg Australia/NZ).
Also some flights to China.
With luggage and mobility problems, the train option to Heathrow is unattractive.