There’s fresh hope Islanders will still be able to fly to and from Blackpool.
So says the head of Island based ticket seller Citywing which is putting contingency plans in place should the threatened Blackpool Airport close later this month.
Owner Balfour Beatty, which bought the airport in 2008, put it up for sale in August and will shut it unless a buyer is found by next Tuesday.
News editor of Radio Wave in Blackpool, Andy Mitchell, admits it needs substantial investment.
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Some pubs to stay open for early-hours England match
Thomas Tuchel's side to face-off against co-hosts at 1am
Tynwald to revisit rates bill after the election
Proposals paused following first and second readings
Douglas Council to install temporary play area in Marine Gardens
Local authority says it's waiting for the promenade sea wall to be extended
'Significant work' needed to reduce people entering criminal justice system
Refreshed Criminal Justice Strategy to go to Tynwald
First risk assessment on proliferation financing published
Marks important milestone ahead of the Island's MONEYVAL evaluation