General
information

YOUtube video of Liverpool Terminal progress

Link to bus timetable changes

This link shows up-to-date changes to bus timings.

Online bus planning

The website traveline.info can be used to plan bus travel across the Island

Ferry information

Steam Packet ports

AIRPORT INFORMATION

other airports

Click on the required destination for detailed information
arrival and departure information for most airports can also be accessed via these links:
Belfast INTERNATIONAL Airport
Birmingham Airport
Bristol Airport
Dublin Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Glasgow Airport
Liverpool Airport
London City Airport
London Gatwick Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Luton Airport
Manchester Airport

GATWICK AIRPORT
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE LOUNGE IN NORTH TERMINAL

Manchester Airport  drop-off

 £3 for 5 min on terminal forecourts & train station, or £4 for a max 10 min..
There is free drop off point on Thorley Lane in Wythenshawe, where a shuttle bus operates to Terminals
If making connections in UK  allow for possible disruptions to IOM services when planning your journey - and  check that your travel insurance includes cover for missed connections

NEW MERSEY  GATEWAY
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NEWS

Dublin flights restart in March

Aer Lingus flights to Dublin start on 16th March with daily services (except Saturday) operated by their franchise partner Emerald Airlines. All bookings on the Aer Lingus website

nhs covid pass

Manx residents planning to visit the EU must update their digital NHS Covid pass or face potential travel delays. Full details below

flights to manchester

Loganair is flying daily through the winter and moving up to twice daily from the summer.
easyJet is flying daily from 14th Februay, but dropping to 5 per week from April.

Comparisons between the ben-my-chree and the new manxman

Attached is a very useful summary of the key differences between the Ben and the new Manxman

 Drop off charges at
Gatwick

Gatwick Airport has introduced drop-off charges of £5 for cars

Design and construction of new vessel progressing well

These 2 articles from Steam Packet give updates on the progress of the Manxman

easyjet charging for large cabin bags

Easyjet are charging passengers at least £8 to bring large bags into the cabin.
Under the new rules, any bag carried on free of charge must be able to fit under the seat in front — preventing passengers from taking a wheeled suitcase on board. Full details below.

New buses on the way

Six low emission hybrid buses have been bought along with ten other buses, to form part of a £3.7 million capital replacement programme.The investment is a scheduled one, and is part of an ongoing modernisation of the fleet.
Six Mercedes Citaro single deck low emission hybrid vehicles and ten double deck 'StreetDecks' are all equipped with WiFi and USB charging points. The move forms part of the Government's commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Urgent need for aviation strategy

Is the time right for the IOM Government to consider the options for an Island airline?

Passenger consultation

TW believes that the Island needs an effective system of open communication between providers and passengers.
Details in this link

TW's latest newsletter

DOUGLAS BUS STATION
TW still has concerns over specific details of the plans for the bus station, particularly space for passengers

Sea Services Agreement of 2019

This link is to the new agreement between the Department of Infrastructure and the now government-owned Steam Packet Company.  It replaces the previous User Agreement, and has been prepared, and finalised  with very little discussion or scrutiny in Tynwald.  TravelWatch believes there may be a potential or perceived conflict of interest, where the DoI appears to have a dual role of representing the government in the formal administration of the commercially-run company, and also acting as harbour authority controlling and charging for the company's use of the Douglas harbour and facilities. 
Furthermore, TravelWatch is disappointed that there does not yet appear to be provision for establishing a formal body to represent the constructive views of users, both commercial freight and passengers, as exists elsewhere such as with the publicly owned Scottish ferry services
Will there be an official User Consultative Body - or just "Business as usual"?

Liverpool Terminal approved. Raw deal for foot passengers?

TW has key concerns over aspects of the Planning Application and Approval (April 2019) for the new Liverpool ferry terminal.
The detailed Case Officer Report discusses pedestrian access and public transport. It also specifies that there can be no sailings to or from Liverpool Terminal between 2300 and 0700

Unable to resolve a dispute with an airline?

Most airlines have signed up to ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) which is an "arbitration service”,  legally able to resolve disputed complaints fairly and efficiently, limiting the need to go to court. More information covering companies dealing with BA, easyJet and Flybe can be downloaded from the button below

FERRY & FLIGHT
delayS &  cANCELLATIONS

EU Regulation 1177/2010 covers the rights of passengers when travelling by Sea. as included in  IOMSPC Passenger Charter.
Guide to regulations covering flight delays and cancellations
Air, ferry and bus travel information

Launch of "Manngo" app

Booking a journey on a connectVILLAGES bus service can now be made using the MANNgo mobile app.The app will enable passengers to book a trip and also track their bus’s movements, both for pick-ups and any changes to arrival times.

Steam packet customer services manager

 Seamus Byrne has been appointed to the role of Customer Services Manager.

BA gatwick

The airline has opened reservations for 35 routes across Europe and North Africa, mainly centered on popular summer vacation destinations in Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Spain and Turkey. Six services will start on March 29, 2022. The remaining destinations will be added throughout April.

Industry-leading safety solutions selected for Manxman

Steam Packet has a new agreement with a maritime software provider

Liverpool ferry terminal delayed until 2023

An extra £32.6m will be spent on the new Isle of Man government-funded ferry terminal in Liverpool after politicians backed the move.
It brings the total cost of the Princes Half Tide Dock project, which was first estimated to be £38m, to £70.6m.

Landing form issues

There have been problems completing online landing forms for residents returning to the Island. If these problems continue the paperwork can be completed on the ferry.

Bus schedules

Bus Vannin's timetable can be accessed here.
Ferry travel
Buses and trains
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