Category: Travel & Leisure

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NEW DIGITAL DISPLAYS INSTALLED AT SEA TERMINAL

Isle of Man News, 9 March 2010 – Two new digital displays have been installed on both ends of the Sea Terminal Building to provide additional up to date travel information to members of the public.
The new matrix signs will primarily be used to provide updates on ferry arrival and departure times, with date, time [...]

ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET COMPANY INTRODUCES PASSENGER CHARTER

Isle of Man News, 5 March 2010 – The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has introduced a Passenger Charter as part of its continued commitment to service standards.
As the Island’s provider of passenger ferry services, and the first impression of the Isle of Man that many people will experience, the Company is very aware [...]

MANX2.COM CALLS FOR LONG TERM AVIATION STRATEGY

Isle of Man News, 15 February 2010 – Manx2.com has called for Government to develop a long term aviation strategy for the Island.
The company, which is based in the Isle of Man, has made the request following the announcement that UK airline easyJet will be servicing the Isle of Man.
Chairman Noel Hayes said: “Manx2.com always [...]

easyJet to fly from Isle of Man

Isle of Man News, 15 February 2010 – easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, today announced it would introduce its unique brand of low fares with care and convenience from the Isle of Man with a new six times weekly service to Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
The new service commences on 21 May 2010, and will be [...]

MANX2.COM IS SOARING AFTER RECORD-BREAKING WEEK

Isle of Man News, 8 February 2010 – Manx2.com is flying high after a record-breaking week.
The company, which is based in the Isle of Man, has had its best ever week for ticket sales, with bookings some 17 per cent higher than the same week last year.
Chairman Noel Hayes said “Normally the first half of [...]

MANX2.COM AIMS TO GROW BUSINESS LINKS BETWEEN BELFAST AND THE ISLE OF MAN

Isle of Man News, 8 February 2010 – Manx2.com is launching a new timetable in a bid to grow business links between Belfast and the Isle of Man.
From this month flights will leave Belfast International Airport at 8.30am every weekday and return from Ronaldsway Airport in the Isle of Man at 5.45pm every evening. Additional [...]

DEPARTMENT WELCOMES NEW ADDITIONS TO STEAM PACKET BOARD

Isle of Man News, 8 February 2010 – The Department of Transport is pleased to welcome Andrea Finegan and Erik Østergaard to the board of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company.
Minister for Transport David Anderson said: ‘I am pleased to welcome the new additions to the Isle of Man Steam Packet Board of Directors. [...]

ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET COMPANY APPOINTS TWO NEW DIRECTORS

Isle of Man News, 5 February 2010 – The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has announced the appointment of two new non-executive directors to its Board.
Andrea Finegan and Erik Østergaard have been appointed to fill the vacancies created by the resignations of Gordon Parsons and Dyson Bogg of Macquarie. This brings to an end [...]

MANX2.COM IS FLYING HIGH AFTER A RECORD-BREAKING YEAR

Isle of Man News, 8 January 2010 – Manx2.com is soaring after its performance in 2009 proved to be just the ticket.
The company, which is based in the Isle of Man, experienced a record-breaking year in 2009 by carrying more than 100,000 passengers.
Manx2.com Chairman Noel Hayes said: “I am delighted by our passenger figures. To [...]

Heysham Port Temporary Freight Closure

Isle of Man News, 23 December 2009 – The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has been advised by the Port of Heysham that normal service for its freight shipments is expected to resume for this afternoon’s (Tuesday) 14.15 Ben-my-Chree sailing from Heysham.
The Ben maintained its scheduled services but was not permitted by Heysham Port [...]