Companies have already expressed an interest in taking over the baggage handling contract at Ronaldsway Airport.
That's the message from the Infrastructure Minister after it was revealed government is outsourcing the service:
Ray Harmer says he expects a "fairly smooth transition" as things are handed over to a private operator by May or June of this year.
22 jobs will be lost with discussions ongoing with staff about redeployment and redundancy:
Repairs on Peel Power Station to get underway
Manx Care doctor survey to be discussed by Tynwald
Weather warning for snow tonight
MHK queries safety at primary school in Ballabeg
Gales put two ferry sailings at risk tonight
Should the Island throw a birthday party for Barry Gibb?
Warning issued over icy roads
High ground could see 4 inches of snow on Saturday night