The Chief Minister says the Isle of Man has bought some time, following Flybe's promise to continue its patient transfer service to Liverpool.
Three daily return journeys to the city on weekdays, and two at the weekends, will take patients to hospital appointments across.
Allan Bell says the situation will be monitored:
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