Flights between Glasgow and Isle of Man reinstated

Direct flights between Glasgow and the Isle of Man will re-commence from March 31st of next year.

The direct air link has been reinstated following discussions between Scotland’s First Minister, Alex Salmond, and Chief Minister Allan Bell.

Mr Salmond branded it too good a route to lose, making a pledge to have it restored in time for the Commonwealth Games.

Citywing will be operating the flights - which will run nine times a week.

Managing Director David Buck told us how they’ve set out to make the route financially viable once again: