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Mixed reactions to ending of London City flight route

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Travel agent says level of support made it 'unsustainable'

There's been a mixed reaction to the ending of flights between the Isle of Man and London City. 

Scottish airline Loganair announced its decision this week at the same time as announcing additional flights to Heathrow. 

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For business travellers commuting to, or visiting clients in, the City of London the ending of that route is an unwelcome complication given the additional travel time from Heathrow to the capital. 

Brian Kelly, chair of Mann Link Travel, says losing the route is disappointing but the level of support meant it was unsustainable in the long-term:

The London City flights will end on 23 October. 

The Isle of Man to London Heathrow service increases, from 25 October, to two return flights per day Monday to Friday. 

The Saturday Heathrow option is being discontinued although there will be a Sunday evening service. 

The Department for Enterprise has told Manx Radio it remains in discussion with Loganair to understand the full implications of its latest schedule changes.

While recognising the disappointment for passengers who use the London City route the department says it welcomes the increased Heathrow service.

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