The faltering UK and European economies are being blamed for a drop in people travelling to and from the Isle of Man by air.
Latest figures show just over 70,000 people passed through Ronaldsway last year – 5,000 fewer than in 2011.
Of the 21 flight routes which serve the Island two thirds reported a drop in passengers with Luton and Birmingham showing big reductions.
Brendan O’Friel, the chairman of the passenger watchdog TravelWatch, says it’s grim for everyone:
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