The Isle of Man Airport saw a huge increase in passenger numbers last month.

Figures just released by the airport show that passenger numbers increased by 12.6% in February compared with February 2007. Increases were seen on routes to Liverpool airport, Manchester airport and Blackpool airport; flights to and from Manchester airport saw an increase of 27%.

The reinstatement of Luton flights and an increase in flights to Gatwick also assisted in the increased numbers.