£300,000 to combat queues
Ronaldsway Airport is to undergo a 'major' redevelopment in an effort to reduce troublesome queues into the departure lounge.
Operator the Department of Infrastructure has announced a new expanded security check area will be developed.
Five new staff will be hired to operate additional baggage scanners at peak times, and automatic boarding card scanners will be introduced, in addition to an overall expansion in the room.
It's hoped work on the £300,000 project will begin shortly after Easter.
Lengthy waits at the airport have been the cause of repeated public dismay over the last six months.
Infrastructure Minister Ray Harmer admits improvements are long overdue:
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