More companies should get involved in air routes

The head of a nonprofit business promotion body says he’s hopeful more companies will come forward to help guarantee the Island’s air routes.

Yesterday, it emerged software company Microgaming had stepped in to act as a guarantor on BA CityFlyer’s London City route.

John Webster of Manx Business Connection, who helped broker the deal, says the private sector help is invaluable.

And he says he hopes more companies will now get involved: