The Isle of Man is a self governed British-Crown dependency situated near the Irish Sea, between Great Britain and Ireland. Lord of Mann or Queen Elizabeth II is head of state, and the island does not belong to the United Kingdom, yet relations, governance, and defence seem to have fallen into the hands of the UK government. The Norse settled here in AD 850, which left quite a legacy in many local places today. The Isle of Man is currently a finance centre and tourist area that has become quite prosperous recently. During the Second World War, the Isle of Man was used to hold internment camps for Central Powers and other sympathizers.
Isle of Man Airport or Ronaldsway Airport is located on the island of Ronaldsway, southwest of Douglass, which happens to be the capital. The major services include the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom. Passenger services began in 1933, and its growth continued the following year. During the expansion, a giant grave was discovered, which supposedly holds remains of those fallen asunder in the thirteenth century battle of Ronaldsway. After the more recent world wars, the Isle of Man Airport was sold to the government and its budget went far beyond its capabilities. In 2000 there was a project designed to extend the services of the airport, thus improving passenger facilities: check-in areas, lounges, baggage halls, and a new entrance. In addition to these facilities, just outside the airport are taxi services and minibus hire services. In 2008, the improvements continued with runway repaving and extension, approximately 800 ft in total. All of the resurfacing must comply with industry safety standards, so that it can hold heavier aircrafts instead of just the standard aircrafts. Some of the scheduled airlines include Aer Arann, Blue Islands, Flybe, and Manx2 with flights to Dublin, London-City, Guernsey, Jersey, Birmingham, Geneva, Belfast-City, Edinburgh and surrounding areas. For Isle of Man Airport transfers or any other related transportation issues, they can be addressed to airport officials. In 2008 alone, 754,419 passengers passed through the airport, an increase from a year previous. The bus services include Douglas, Castletown, Port Erin and similar destinations; at peak times buses arrive every half hour.
Find out everything you can about your destination while taking advantage of the taxi services stationed outside the airport. The taxis and minibuses are clean and utilize GPS to ensure prompt service; major credit cards are accepted just in case you're short on cash. For Isle of Man Airport transfers to hotels, shopping centers, and attractions, just step outside of the airport, and we will be waiting to greet you. Buses and trains are fun when time is not of the essence; but when you need to get to your destination rapidly, we are ready and willing to help you.