Flybe does not appreciate the significance of the Island's patient transfer service.
That's the view of the Chief Minister who last week met with the chief executive of the company Saad Hammad.
The pair had a 'frank discussion' over the airline's decision to close its base at Ronaldsway.
Flybe is contracted to run the transfer service to Liverpool which is used around 13,000 times a year - it's worth £1.6 million.
Allan Bell says it is an area of concern:
Chief Minister meets with Jewish Council
The Chief Minister has met with representatives of the Commonwealth Jewish Council during a visit to the Island.
Manx Care's TT plans will be be ready soon
Health Minister Claire Christian says Manx Care hopes to finalise its plans for TT shortly.
Roadworks around Southern race circuit for two weeks
Roadworks are taking place around the Billown circuit from today, Tuesday, May 5, in preparation for the Southern 100 races in July.
Absolutely quackers! Highways workers rescue ducklings
Workers from the Department of Infrastructure leapt into action to rescue some ducklings today.
Nurse pay offer vote result released soon, says union
A nursing union says it'll reveal if its members will back a new Manx Care pay deal in the coming days.
First callout for Port St Mary lifeboat coxswain
Port St Mary's lifeboat coxswain was called into action for the first time at the weekend.
Gas main work shuts Port St Mary roads
Two roads in Port St Mary will be closed at different times for more than a month from this week.
Two Island meningitis cases in last decade, says government
The Cabinet Office says the Isle of Man has seen just two cases of a potentially deadly virus in the past decade.
