Cost saving for local families after air duty scrap

Mon, 07 Mar 2016

Manx families could save money on their holidays after flight passenger duty was scrapped for children.

Those under the age of 12 have been exempt from paying duty on economy tickets, when flying from UK airports, since May last year.

It's now been announced that 12 - 15-year-olds will be added into the mix; a measure which is extended to include Ronaldsway.

Treasury Minister Eddie Teare explains what it means for Island residents: