MHK says any government-backed operation must run independently
A government-backed airline must not be run by politicians.
That's the view of former pilot and recently-elected Douglas South MHK Paul Quine.
Garff MHK Martyn Perkins and former Manx Airlines boss Terry Liddiard are among those calling for the Isle of Man to have more control over its air links.
Mr Quine says it would only work if it was operated independently:
'No family should have to live indefinitely between two places'
Today marks two years since Ethan Richardson suffered a hypoglycaemic brain injury
Results of agricultural survey to be sent to prospective MHKs
Farmers recognised for contribution to Manx countryside
Port St Mary lifeboats called out after yacht drifts towards rocks
Vessel towed to safety after breaking mooring and drifting across Bay ny Carrickey
Ballafesson Methodist Chapel and Hall to officially close
Building to be put up for sale this Autumn