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In light of the States of Guernsey advising islanders against all non-essential travel to and from the Bailiwick of Guernsey, Aurigny are announcing temporary amendments to its normal FLUGHT changes and refunds policy. If you are departing in the next FOUR WEEKS up to and including Thursday 9th of April 2020, you may change your booking to a later date and we will waive any admin fees (fare…

Blue Islands is reminding passengers who had booked a Blue Islands operated service via Flybe will need to rebook their travel on www.blueislands.com. This applies to all passengers who had flights booked for 10 March onwards. Despite sustained efforts by the airline to avoid this consequence, customers will need to rebook flights. Passengers who are being asked to re-book their flights must do…

Aurigny will be launching two new permanent direct air services from Guernsey to ensure essential island connections with Birmingham and Exeter are maintained following the collapse of Flybe.  The first new service to Birmingham will operate on Wednesday 11th March and the new Exeter service on Thursday 12th March. Aurigny Chief Executive, Mark Darby said: “We believe that maintaining…

Aurigny has seen a drop off in sales across its network over the last week due to the Coronavirus, with the London Gatwick services seeing the largest impact. As a result, from next week until the 18th April 2020 the airline will be streamlining its London Gatwick service and cancelling some of the ATR rotations during the week and where demand is low. Mark Darby, CEO said: “We have seen…

Blue Islands services will continue to operate as normal, following the closure of Flybe. Passengers with bookings for travel on Blue Islands operated services are advised to check-in on time at the airport. FRIDAY 06 MARCH 2020 Passengers booked to travel on a Blue Islands operated service are asked to check in on time. If you do not have a booking, you will be able to make a new booking at a…

Blue Islands services will continue to operate, following the closure of Flybe. Passengers with bookings for travel on Blue Islands operated services are advised to check-in on time at the airport. If you already have a booking for 05 March 2020, please check in on time. It will be possible to book any available seats on Blue Islands operated services at the airport. Those seeking to book…

Guernsey Airport is proposing to spend up to £12 million on a new hold baggage screening system to comply with current aviation security requirements for airports throughout the British Isles. The current equipment, which has been in operation since the terminal building opened in 2004, no longer meets the regulations set by the UK Department for Transport (DfT). Other regional airports…

Blue Islands has further reaffirmed its commitment to its Guernsey – Southampton service as the locally-owned airline has boosted its schedule with even more flights this summer, delivering greater choice and convenience for travel to the South Coast, London and beyond. Rob Veron, CEO Blue Islands said: “Blue Islands is focussed on enriching islanders’ travel options which we believe are…

Strong interest has been registered by a number of specialist contractors in the first market testing of plans to reconstruct Alderney Airport’s runway. The States of Deliberation in Guernsey agreed the preferred option for refurbishing the island’s runway in 2019. That initial approval covered funding to develop the site investigations, preliminary and detailed designs to widen and refurbish…

Blue Islands is once again offering islanders the chance to attend its Freedom to Fly course and conquer their phobias to enjoy air travel in 2020 and beyond. Freedom to Fly is an intimate course designed by Blue Islands for 20 delegates and proven to help those inhibited with the common fear of…