Isle of Man minister defends Manx2 operation

THE Isle of Man’s infrastructure minister has defended the business model operated by Manx2 — one of the companies at the centre of the Cork Airport tragedy.

Phil Gawne was speaking in the House of Keys on Tuesday after questions were raised about the status of Isle of Man-based firm.

Manx2 is a virtual airline which sold tickets for the Belfast to Cork commuter flight that crashed on its third attempt to land in thick fog at Cork Airport on February 10.