The fallout from the collapse of EuroManx is continuing.
After weeks of speculation, the news many had expected was confirmed.
Rising fuel prices and reduced passenger numbers had proved obstacles too tough for the operation to overcome.
A rescue package was put together throughout Friday, with FlyBe offering to carry passengers to Liverpool, Manchester and some London routes. Manx2.com is offering to help on the Belfast route.
There were frantic efforts to find new arrangements for patients needing medical treatment in the United Kingdom, last minute changes of plan for sports teams and other groups heading off Island by air this weekend.
With the summer season underway questions are being asked about the effect an airline collapse will have on visitors, and on tourism in general?
Questions are also being asked about the Island's 'Open Skies' policy, and whether greater regulation of airlines would create more stability.
(Picture: A jet in the colours of the former airline EuroManx, from manxscenes.com).
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