Routes will be lost if baggage deadline isn't met, warns Airport Director
Publication Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:22
The Director of Ronaldsway Airport says airlines would pull out of the Isle of Man if it fails to meet a deadline to improve outgoing baggage facilities.
A project costing almost £3million must be completed by September 1st or the Island risks losing its status as a UK domestic airport.
A new EU regulation means the x-ray machines at check-in must be replaced, whilst a new conveyor belt also needs to be installed.
Ann Reynolds says operating flights with baggage without the new equipment wouldn't be practical [play clip]
Tynwald will be asked to approve funding for the upgrade at this month's sitting.
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