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MANX2 WELCOMED BY MARKET
June 7, 2006

"The AirKiosk system gave us the professional product we required at a sensible cost, and because the basic system is now so well proven we were able to go from placing the order to a fully commissioned website in less than 9 weeks. The 'can do' approach of the whole team was fundamental to our success."

Noel Hayes
Chief Executive
Manx2



Passengers Greet UK's Newest Airline with Immediate Bookings


A rapid flow of online bookings marks the June 3 launch of www.manx2.com, "home" to Manx2, the UK's newest airline. Manx2's services from the Isle of Man offer convenient day trips and connections to low-cost flights to Europe and the U.S.

Manx2's research in the region found high demand for both leisure and commercial travel, leading to an online booking model offering both low-cost seats and a "Manx Gold" class with additional services, including the ability to change reservations at no charge, to meet the requirements of business passengers.

Chief Executive Noel Hayes personally selected the AirKiosk system for Manx2's integrated reservations, inventory and revenue management. "The AirKiosk system gave us the professional product we required at a sensible cost, and because the basic system is now so well proven we were able to go from placing the order to a fully commissioned website in less than 9 weeks. The 'can do' approach of the whole team was fundamental to our success."

Manx2 begin flights to Belfast International and Blackpool on July 15, and to Leeds Bradford Airport on August 12.

Mr. Hayes, founder of the Channel Islands' Rockhopper (now Blue Islands) airline, and partner James Filleul, a former BBC editor and communications specialist, "spotted a requirement for a strongly financed and well managed small regional airline" to link the Isle of Man with regional airports.

"Manx2 will combine the best practices of low cost carriers with the friendly service our passengers rightly expect," said Mr. Hayes.


Source: Sutra, Inc., Manx2 Ltd.

 
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