Flybe staff facing redundancy are to seek rescue talks with the Manx government.
It follows the airline’s decision to shut its Isle of Man base next March with the loss of 49 jobs.
There will also be redundancies in 12 other cities in the UK, Channel Islands and Northern Ireland as part of a cost-cutting plan.
Terry Liddiard from passenger watchdog Travel Watch says the Island cannot afford to lose the skills and must move to safeguard important routes, such as the Guernsey government did.
Couple left 'extremely disappointed' at wedding reception venue
Tom and Jessica got married on 13 June
Energy and Sustainability Centre says 'great need' for renewable energy on Island
Director Ralph Peake says schemes must be able to stand on their 'own merit'
Man arrested following reports of person carrying knife in Ramsey
Officers were called out yesterday afternoon
Housing should be a priority for next administration, says financial advisor
It's after government's housing report reveals average house price on Island now nearly £400,000