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DoI Minister 'optimistic' over flight routes as border restrictions ease

More details of air routes planned this summer

The infrastructure minister says he's optimistic about air routes resuming this summer. 

EasyJet is expected to offer flights to London Gatwick, Liverpool, Belfast International and Bristol from 28 June.

Meanwhile it's hoped Aer Lingus Regional will resume flights to and from Dublin from 1 July.

Loganair, the Scottish carrier which has been the Isle of Man's biggest provider throughout the pandemic, is yet to finalise its schedule.

Tim Baker said prospects are looking positive as Covid conditions ease:

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