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First direct flight to Malaga of season departs Ronaldsway

The plane departing Ronaldsway this morning

Flights offered every Saturday until June

The first direct flight to Malaga from the Isle of Man has left Ronaldsway Airport.

Flights will depart every Saturday from 8 April to 3 June - including half-term and TT weeks - and then back again for the Autumn.

As with the airport's Majorca programme, the route will be operated by BA City Flyer, a subsidiary of British Airways.

Passengers will fly on an Embraer 190 jet aircraft.

Flying time is around three hours and can be booked online through www.flydirect.co.uk or over the phone.

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