Is government proactive enough about encouraging airlines to include Ronaldsway on their routes?
Douglas North MHK David Ashford put the question to Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall in the House of Keys earlier this week.
He argued the Island's lack of connectivity could be a deterrent for people or businesses wanting to relocate to the Island.
Minister Crookall said conversations are always ongoing, but if people don't use services, we lose them:
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