Travel, Traffic and Motoring News
Third route from the Isle of Man added by Eastern Airways
Eastern Airways has announced a third route from the Isle of Man, operating to Glasgow, less than two weeks after securing the future of the island’s routes to...
Friday, 24 March 2017
Launch of Go Silver smart cards
Go Silver smart cards will be issued to around 21,000 senior citizen residents on the island over a 3 to 4 week period from week commencing Monday 3 April. The...
Tuesday, 21 March 2017
Eastern Airways introduces weekend Isle of Man flights for TT
Eastern Airways has introduced weekend flights during the TT festival period to meet high demand to and from the Isle of Man.
The UK regional airline, which...
Wednesday, 15 March 2017
Eastern Airways steps in to provide a continuation of Isle of Man Services
Eastern Airways has moved quickly to provide passengers with a continuation of Isle of Man services, following the announcement of Citywing’s liquidation. The...
Monday, 13 March 2017
Citywing statement
As a result of Van Air losing their route licenses on Friday 24 February 2017, the company has found it difficult to source suitable viable aircraft to fulfil...
Monday, 13 March 2017
Hall Caine Prize for Creative Writing 2017
The Hall Caine Prize for Creative Writing, an annual competition for Island Schools, has attracted a large number of entries. The competition, is open to all...
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
Full Passenger Survey published
The Economic Affairs unit of the Cabinet Office has now published the full report of the 2016 Passenger Survey.
The annual survey provides information on...
Friday, 17 February 2017
Increase in air and sea passengers during 2016
Almost 804,000 passengers passed through the Isle of Man Airport in 2016, the second highest annual total on record.
Figures released by the Department of...
Thursday, 16 February 2017
Department outlines next steps in programme to redevelop Douglas Promenade
The Department of Infrastructure is progressing plans for the redevelopment of Douglas Promenade in line with the direction provided by Tynwald.
Tynwald...
Friday, 3 February 2017
Department publishes responses to port ID consultation
A public consultation conducted by the Department of Home Affairs has revealed broad support for the introduction of border identity checks for people...
Monday, 23 January 2017