Direct air links between the Isle of Man and Scotland will be operating within 12 months.
That’s the pledge by Chief Minister Allan Bell and Scotland’s First Minister after direct flights were scrapped earlier this year.
Alex Salmond said he was disappointed the service had been changed and now includes a stopover in Manchester.
His comments came as part of his two-day visit to the Island earlier this week.
Both he and Mr Bell say the issue will be resolved:
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