Travel, Traffic and Motoring News

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

Island's Aircraft Register named as Best Global Aviation Registry

The Isle of Man Aircraft Registry has been named Best Global Aviation Registry in World Commerce Review Magazine’s 2017 awards. Laurence Skelly MHK, Minister...
Wednesday, 11 January 2017

Gritters help to keep Island moving during wintry weather

With wintry conditions forecast for the next few days, the Department of Infrastructure will be coordinating efforts to keep the Island moving. The Met Office...
Tuesday, 10 January 2017