The Treasury minister has said he is working to release more financial information about government subsidy arrangements with Loganair.
This follows questions in the House of Keys about whether public money is being used to support the airline’s commercial expansion elsewhere.
Chris Thomas was responding to concerns raised by Julie Edge, who asked for assurances that the direct subsidy for Isle of Man services to London Heathrow and London City was not being used to cross-subsidise growth in other markets, such as Jersey.
“Currently, a direct subsidy is provided to Loganair in respect of air services to London Heathrow and London City,” Mr Thomas said. “The amount of subsidy is directly attributable to the forecast costs of providing these services versus the revenue generated through ticket sales and ancillary spend.”
Mrs Edge questioned whether the arrangements, which date back to the period after the Covid-19 pandemic, had been reviewed.
Mr Thomas confirmed discussions were ongoing with all commercial carriers serving the Isle of Man following approval of the Strategic Air Services policy in January 2025. He said the process was complex and required detailed consideration “given the potential overall level of financial exposure”.
The minister added that he was working with the parties involved to understand what could be disclosed, saying: “I will undertake to circulate as much information as I possibly can in writing.”
He indicated further announcements on air services could be expected within the next six months,