Flybe Heathrow service takes off

Officials of airline Flybe say they're 'extremely heartened' by the response to the newly re-launched route between the Island and London Heathrow.

The first service took place on Sunday (April 21) and will now operate daily - it's the first direct route between the two airports since 2002.

The airline's Chief Operating Officer, Roy Kinnear, says they're pleased to provide the Isle of Man with renewed connections to the UK capital.

Meanwhile, IOM Director of Ports, Ann Reynolds, added the gateway gives more opportunities for visitors to come to the Island and open up options for residents to more worldwide connections.