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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Isle of Man to Belfast route to return in December
Loganair has confirmed it will run a limited number of return flights between the Isle of Man and Belfast over the festive season, after offering the same kind of service last year. Three return services, with 72 seats per journey, have been scheduled for 20 and 27 December and 3 January 2026. The operator picked up the route after EasyJet decided to stop its services between the destinations. Loganair said the flights would "provide vital connectivity at one of the busiest travel times of the year". Chief commercial director Luke Lovegrove said: "We know how important this connection is at this time of year." Reinstating the flights over Christmas would "help ensure passengers can travel home or welcome loved ones during the festive period", he said. Interim director of Isle of Man Airport, Geoff Pugh, said: "We fully recognise the ongoing demand for year-round connectivity and are actively engaging with airlines on this. "Establishing these flights for Christmas 2025 will make a real difference to the community, helping friends and family reconnect at such a special time of year." The Isle of Man Steam Packet will also operate two return ferry sailings between the island and Belfast on 21 and 28 December. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X. Airline retains patient transfer service contract Isle of Man to Belfast flights to run in December Loganair ups Isle of Man to UK flights over summer Loganair Isle of Man Airport
BBC News
5 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Loganair's Isle of Man to Belfast route to return in December
Loganair has confirmed it will run a limited number of return flights between the Isle of Man and Belfast over the festive season, after offering the same kind of service last year. Three return services, with 72 seats per journey, have been scheduled for 20 and 27 December and 3 January 2026. The operator picked up the route after EasyJet decided to stop its services between the said the flights would "provide vital connectivity at one of the busiest travel times of the year". Chief commercial director Luke Lovegrove said: "We know how important this connection is at this time of year."Reinstating the flights over Christmas would "help ensure passengers can travel home or welcome loved ones during the festive period", he director of Isle of Man Airport, Geoff Pugh, said: "We fully recognise the ongoing demand for year-round connectivity and are actively engaging with airlines on this."Establishing these flights for Christmas 2025 will make a real difference to the community, helping friends and family reconnect at such a special time of year."The Isle of Man Steam Packet will also operate two return ferry sailings between the island and Belfast on 21 and 28 December. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
Airport lounge revamp includes bar and cafe swap
The Isle of Man Airport's departure lounge is set to receive a facelift, with a series of upgrades planned throughout the year. Changes include 131 upgraded seats, high top work bars, and designated areas for those with reduced mobility, the airport said. The first stage of work includes replacing the current bar area with an expanded Costa Coffee, with the existing smaller cafe becoming a new bar. Airport interim director Geoff Pugh said: "This upgrade is the first step in a series of enhancements aimed at improving the overall airport experience." "We are committed to providing a modern, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our passengers," he added. Passengers are being asked to go into departures no earlier than two hours before their flights while work is taking place. The first stage, due to start on 10 March, is due to be completed by mid-April. Further stages due to start later in the year include fitting new carpets and redecorating the rear section of the waiting zone, by gates four and five. There will be 185 new seats in this space, with 92 seats fitted in the downstairs waiting area before passengers board. An airport spokesman said the new design would "feature wider aisles, clearly marked pathways, and dedicated seating areas for passengers with disabilities". This was "a direct response to passenger feedback", he added. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X. Flights cuts 'no reflection on airport' - minister Plans to remove 45 airport public parking spaces Proposed new airport ground handling safety policy Isle of Man Airport
