FlyDirect announce limited series over winter
The first ever direct flights from the Isle of Man to the Canary Islands have been announced for this coming winter.
FlyDirect will run the limited flights to Tenerife every Friday from 22 December to 2 February.
Airport Director Gary Cobb says the route has previously been requested by residents, and, if the initial programme is successful, more flights will be put on.
Tickets go on sale next Tuesday (25 April) at 10am.
Robert Mackenzie Managing Director C. I. Travel Group spoke to Manx Radio about the demand for the flights as well as the associated costs:
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