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Heathrow route 'a good result' for Isle of Man

Political member for ports says route must make commercial sense

The political member with responsibility for ports on the Isle of Man says the return of direct flights between Ronaldsway and Heathrow is a "really good result" for Manx passengers.

Flybe announced this afternoon that a daily service will operate between the Isle of Man Airport and Heathrow from 21 April.

A service between the two airports last operated in March 2002.

Tim Baker MHK explains why it's taken so long to find a new operator for the route:

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