Airport director hopeful for a positive 2014

Saturday, 18 January 2014 00:00

Almost 750,000 passengers travelled through Ronaldsway Airport last year.

It’s hoped those figures can now be built on in 2014 following a difficult year in aviation.

At the end of last year Flybe announced 49 job losses after deciding to close its base here

Earlier this week both Flybe and British Airways confirmed which routes they will be operating and easyJet and Citywing have also committed to a range of destinations.

Director of ports Ann Reynolds says despite this things are now looking brighter:

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