Flight staff 'may face job cuts'

Officials will meet to discuss the situation on Friday

More redundancies could be announced following the collapse of the Euromanx airline on the Isle of Man, the government has warned.

The airline went into receivership on Friday, blaming rising fuel costs and falling passenger numbers.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is monitoring events but MHK David Cretney said those working at Flight Support could lose their jobs.

Officials will visit their headquarters on Friday to assess the situation.

Flight Support provides ground services including ticketing sales and passenger and aircraft handling.

Mr Cretney said: "Despite the obvious problems arising from this difficult situation, it is encouraging to note that many of the staff made redundant by the closure of Euromanx appear to have found new positions.

"I am optimistic that, with the assistance of officers from my Department and their DHSS colleagues, a similarly positive outcome can be achieved for the Flight Support staff should redundancies arise."