Market Research and Surveys
Our policy has always been to accommodate research requests wherever possible. Over recent months, the quantity of applications for such research has increased rapidly. Administration of such requests is high and we therefore ask you to observe the guidelines below to ascertain whether your research topic is suitable before logging your request.
Conditions
1. Requests must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the date that you intend to carry out your fieldwork
2. Questionnaire must be submitted to airport contact before approval can be granted
3. Research requests that explore topics deemed inappropriate will not be approved, research requests relating to traveller health and security are likely to be refused:
4. Passengers must not be approached in cafes, shops or prior to checking in
5. All research must be conducted 'landside' i.e. before Security Control. For Airside research, i.e. at gates or in departure lounge, the services of KGS interviewers with airside passes can be offered for a fee
6. Questionnaires must not take more than10 minutes to complete
7. No names or contact details can be taken from passengers
8. A summary of the research findings must be supplied to Manchester Airport at the end of the project.
Fees
No charge is levied on students conducting research as part of their studies.
A fee is applicable for those wishing to carry out research in a business context.
To Apply
Those wishing continue with their application for conducting market research should apply via e-mail, including an electronic copy of the proposed questionnaire to:
emma.clark@kgs.co.uk