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Airport security measures questioned

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Pick-up lane closure queried by MLC

Infrastructure chiefs are facing questions as to why the drop-off pick-up lane at Ronaldsway Airport has closed.

The equivalent section of Manchester Airport has remained open despite the UK terror threat being raised to 'critical' following Monday night's attack at the Manchester Arena. 

Security measures have been ramped up all over Britain - including the Isle of Man - in the wake of the bombing that saw 22 people killed.

The Isle of Man Government has since decided Ronaldsway's outer lane in front of the terminal should be closed to vehicles - meaning drivers are limited to car parks.

Juan Turner MLC is now seeking answers from Department of Infrastructure CEO Nick Black about why this action has been taken:

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