Support for students to travel off-Island by air

Thu, 27 Aug 2020

The Manx Government has been working with Loganair to make travel for students easier and more affordable.

Next month will see many Isle of Man students starting or returning to university in the UK and further afield. 

Due to the current border restrictions in place, journeys by car and ferry will require travellers to self-isolate for 14 days upon their return to the Island.

Loganair has introduced new student fares on the airline's routes from the Isle of Man to Liverpool, Manchester and London City with immediate effect.

Courier firms have also been contacted regarding the shipping of personal possessions to places of study in the UK and Ireland.

Welcoming the move, Minister for Education, Sport and Culture Dr Alex Allison MHK, said: "I know many of our students and their parents have had concerns about travelling to university for the start of the new academic year. I hope these practical arrangements will help make this much easier and more affordable."

Loganair took over operating the Isle of Man's services to Liverpool and Manchester in March following the collapse of previous operator Flybe.  More recently, it has been confirmed that Loganair will be assuming responsibility for the Isle of Man to London City air link from 1 September.

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