pabely I think the EZY were cancelled because the previous sectors were running so far behind, remember, france & germany suffered from snow as well.
IOM was just the smallest cog in the days shedules.
But that small cog hasn't turned in 3 days.
The difference here is the approach from the airlines. BE, Eastern and Citywing understand that the IOM air services are a lifeline. You cannot cancel flights 3 days on the trot, without any good reason, to a destination that utterly relies on air transport.
After 3 days, I have to question Easyjets understanding of the market here and the real reason they are committing to air services on the island.
I'm not saying Flybe are perfect, they are far from it, but I have witnessed first hand, them moving heaven and earth to keep the island flying.