Virginblue - I don't think that anyone is saying that only UK airlines are capable of safe operations. What really matters is who is whom do you seek redress from in the case of delays, contractual issues and god forbid, injuries? In a franchising or sub-contracted operation, it's the name on the ticket. But when a ticket seller gets involved, they take the cash but not the risk. Manx2's website implied that it was an airline. Then following a crash with their logo on the tail, they ceased operations. Sloping sholders? Another similar organisation even has the cheek to say that its flights are on time. But they don't have any flights - or do they? I think ticket selling organisations must clearly state in big letters "WE ONLY TAKE CASH, NOT RESPONSIBILITY. FOR CLAIMS, CONTACT..." on the top of every communication. It's not sexy but there again, neither is their business style. It stinks!