The Chief Minister says he is expecting more news from Flybe within the next few days.
It follows the airline’s announcement that it is cutting four flight routes to and from the Island.
These include Southampton, Jersey, Bristol and Luton.
Earlier this month Flybe announced it would be closing its base at Ronaldsway Airport with the loss of 50 jobs.
Allan Bell says the latest news is not welcome but that it could be worse:
Liverpool sailings cancelled
The Steam Packet Company says two sailings have been called off today.
Government IT problems hit Welcome Centre
The Welcome Centre says problems with government IT means a restricted service today.
Davy Knowles performing this Saturday
Manx blues rocker Davy Knowles will be performing this weekend in Douglas.
Part of Old Castletown Road closed
The Department of Infrastructure says it'll close a section of the Old Castletown Road for around three weeks.
Patients could be charged for assisted dying
Choosing to end your own life many mean a hefty private medical bill, according to a Tynwald committee.
Temporary traffic lights at Handley's Corner tomorrow
A section of the A3 Castletown to Ramsey road will close tomorrow for emergency repairs to a water main.
Fancy spending half an hour on enormous Douglas organ?
There's a chance to play a century-old Wurlitzer which weighs more than 10 tonnes.
Emergency work needed in Ballasalla
Emergency work in the south of the Island may mean delays for motorists this week.
