Using the IOM Airport figures (the CAA ones are not that reliable) the Liverpool/IOM route brought about a rise in passenger figures in 2004.
Even after falls of 10%, 15% and 25% in March, April and May respectively, the route had a annual rise of 14% over the figure for 2003.
The route gained 21% more passengers from May after flyJem joined EuroManx on the route.