easyJet Discussions

Summary

The requester asked for correspondence regarding discussions between the Department for Enterprise, Department of Infrastructure, and easyJet about the Isle of Man Airport's future and reliability. The Department for Enterprise responded that it does not hold this information as operational matters are the sole responsibility of the Isle of Man Airport.

Key Facts

• The Department for Enterprise does not hold information on the Isle of Man Airport's relationship with easyJet.
• Operational matters regarding the airport and airlines are the sole responsibility of the Isle of Man Airport.
• The Department for Enterprise leads on strategic air services policy but not day-to-day operations.
• The requester was advised to contact the Department of Infrastructure for potential assistance.
• The request was closed on 18 December 2025.

Data Disclosed

• 5169081
• 2025-12-16
• 2025-12-18
• 2
• 1
• 01624 686400
• IM1 1EX

Original Request

What discussions have taken place with DoI and DfE regarding the relationship of the IOM Airport and easyJet and its future. I wish to have all correspondence between the above parties regarding the reliability of the airport and how it benefits the airline, and whether concerns have been raised about easyJet pulling out of the Isle of Man.

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Freedom of Information Co-ordinator 1st Floor, St Georges Court Upper Church Street, Douglas Isle of Man IM1 1EX

Telephone: (01624 686400) Website: https://www.iomdfenterprise.im/

Our ref: 5169081 18 December 2025

Dear ###

We write further to your request received 16 December 2025, which states:

"What discussions have taken place with DoI and DfE regarding the relationship of the IOM Airport and easyJet and its future.
I wish to have all correspondence between the above parties regarding the reliability of the airport and how it benefits the airline, and whether concerns have been raised about easyJet pulling out of the Isle of Man."

We do not hold information relating the Isle of Man Airport's relationship with EasyJet as this is in operational matter, which sits solely with the Isle of Man Airport. Whilst the Department is leading on strategic air services policy, this does not extend to day to-day operational matters, which remain the responsibility of the Isle of Man Airport and dialogue between them and airlines on such matters does not involve the Department for Enterprise.

However, you may wish to contact the Department of Infrastructure who may be able to assist you.

Please quote the reference number 5169081 in any future communications.

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I will now close your request as of this date.

Freedom of Information Coordinator