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Chief Minister discusses Blackpool air route

Alf Cannan meets with Blackpool South MP

A link between the Isle of Man and Blackpool Airport could be moving a step closer.

Chief Minister Alfred Cannan has met with Blackpool South MP Scott Benton to discuss the possibility of regional flights.

Mr Benton has been campaigning to restore commercial passenger flights to the seaside resort.

Speaking on LinkedIn, he's positive about the future:

We have asked the chief minister for a response.

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