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Guernsey Airport is again apologising to departing passengers who have experienced poor service in recent weeks, and has taken steps to ensure the issues are addressed. Head of Aviation Services at Guernsey Airport Ash Nicholas said:  “We are making every effort to address the recent situation, and once all the new scanning equipment is in place we are confident travellers will see a…

Are you a self-motivated and diligent person who is keen to develop while working in a team-focussed environment? Alderney Airport is looking for an Airport firefighter/groundsperson to provide fire cover, rescue services and first aid, in accordance with CAA and ICAO guidance and regulations. You will also assist in carrying out a range of other operational and specialist duties within the…

Guernsey Airport is looking to appoint a third party service provider to handle all passengers who require assistance with their journey through the Airport. Passengers who need extra support are currently handled by the ground handling agents, but the use of a dedicated team to provide this assistance is more typical in the UK and is now seeking to be adopted at Guernsey Airport. The successful…

A spokesman for Alderney Airport said: “Alderney Airport’s main asphalt runway was closed for a short time on the 2nd August 2019, due to a light aircraft that suffered a tyre failure prior to take off at 14:59 local time. The closure was necessary to get the aircraft back to the apron safely. The other two grass runways remained open throughout the incident. There were no injuries to…

Guernsey Airport has successfully achieved certification of its Air Navigation Services and Air Traffic Controller Training Organisation issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and the first organisation to complete the certification process in under a year.   Guernsey Airport is only the second entity outside the European Union to achieve this EASA certification…

Bailiwick Bar & Kitchen is now officially open for business, following a successful refurbishment of Guernsey Airport’s food and beverage outlets both landside and airside. For the last four weeks, work has been undertaken to install enhanced dining facilities, new kitchens and modern food preparation equipment into the two units. This will enable an enhanced food and drink menu range for…

Work to open Bailiwick Bar & Kitchen at Guernsey Airport continues with contractors starting on the final fit out phase of the project this week. In the last four weeks, both airside and landside outlets have been undergoing complete refurbishment and redeveloped as part of an ambitious investment programme by Caterleisure (Guernsey) Limited. From this Wednesday (17th July), passengers and…

Work to upgrade the airside café at Guernsey Airport will begin this Sunday (23rd June) as contractors for Caterleisure (Guernsey) Limited are set to start full refurbishment work. The work will involve taking away the existing shop frontage and installing new kitchen facilities and equipment. Access to the airside WH Smith store will be maintained. The project is part of investment to redevelop…

In January 2019, Blue Islands launched the #mybi Flight Fund. Over 20 applications, consisting of Channel Island residents, groups and charities applied for free flights, with hopes of achieving their off-Island ambitions. Blue Islands is delighted to announce the first beneficiaries of the fund who will collectively receive over £10,000 worth of flights. Rob Veron, CEO Blue Islands said…

Blue Islands’ new ground handling team has got off to a flying start, immediately improving the operator’s turn-around times in its first busy weekend of operation.  The airline has created 32 local new jobs with the creation of its own ground handling team which is now providing services to all Blue Islands operated flights at Guernsey Airport. Rob Veron, CEO Blue Islands…