Lessons must be learned from the handling of the volcanic eruption in Iceland, according to the chairman of a local airline.
The total closure of Manx and United Kingdom airspace was initiated as hundreds of tons of highly abrasive dust was thrown into the atmosphere, creating a dangerous situation for domestic and military aircraft.
But Noel Hayes, of Manx2.com, believes that was an overreaction:
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