Transport
Dropped Before it Even Took Off
A lack of planes has scuppered the flights
Despite passengers having booked tickets and flights due to take off in just two days, airline Flybe has suddenly cancelled all planned flights from the island.
The airline was due to be taking to Manx skies to run flights from Ronaldsway to Heathrow and Belfast City, but today announced it was axing the routes.
Flybe said: ‘Due to further delays with planned aircraft deliveries, Flybe has decided not to proceed with its inaugural services to the Isle of Man that were scheduled to begin on October 30.
‘As a result, Flybe will be cancelling all flights currently scheduled from the Isle of Man to London Heathrow and Belfast City this winter. Flybe deeply regrets the inconvenience that will be caused to passengers affected by this decision.
‘The airline will provide full refunds, as well as applicable compensation, to all those impacted by these unexpected cancellations. Flybe has been forced to take this decision due to additional delays in the delivery of planned de Havilland Dash-8 400 aircraft.’
