£4million of taxpayers' money being used to support routes
Around £4million of taxpayers’ money is currently being used to support air routes to and from the Isle of Man.
The enterprise minister says he doesn’t expect that figure to drop as renewed efforts are made to increase connectivity.
This week Tynwald unanimously approved the Strategic Air Services Policy which reiterates a commitment to the current open skies arrangement.
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Tim Johnston says better connectivity relies on good relations with airlines and he’s keen to tackle issues with routes to Belfast and Dublin:
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