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A marauding terrorist attack was ended after armed police responded to a 999 call of a man stabbing people in the airport terminal. This frightening scenario was all part of a tri-service exercise simulating a type of attack which has become all-too common: a car deliberately colliding with members of the public outside of airport departures before the driver proceeded inside to begin a knife…

The fuselage of the first of Aurigny’s new ATRs has arrived in the ‘Final Assembly Line’ in Toulouse. The new ATR-600 is seen in the distinctive green primer that new aircraft don until they are painted. The green comes from the aircraft being coated in anti-corrosive green zinc, which is standard practice in any new build. At this stage in the construction Aurigny has chosen the…

If you're thinking of getting away this summer, Aurigny has 1000s of seats in its summer sale, PLUS if you book by midnight on Monday 6th May you will get an EXTRA 25% Frequent flyer points. Book your Summer 2019 flights to and from Guernsey and Alderney with Aurigny for departures between 1st June to 30th September 2019 and get 25% Extra Frequent Flyer points. With prices…

The Guernsey Airport Fire and Rescue Service is looking to recruit firefighters to fill vacancies that may occur in the next two years in a recruitment campaign is being carried out jointly with the Guernsey Fire and Rescue Service. Airport firefighters provide fire cover, rescue services and first aid, in accordance with CAA and ICAO guidance and regulations…

Blue Islands is set to expand its Guernsey team as the airline gears up to provide its own ground handling services at Guernsey Airport.   With the creation of over 35 new positions, recruitment is well underway for check-in agents, aircraft despatchers, baggage handlers, ramp agents and several supervisory roles. Rob Veron, CEO Blue Islands said, “So far this year we have announced the…

Alderney Airport will be operating on reduced opening hours for three days in April 2019. This is due to a shortage of Air Traffic Controller cover based on the island. These reduced hours are to ensure the available staff can safely comply with rules governing the amount of time they are allowed to work. The three days impacted are as follows: Tuesday 9th April Monday 15th April Wednesday 17th…

Grab yourself a last minute bargain for travel to London Gatwick from Guernsey between 18th March - 31st March 2019 for only £79 return. Aurigny has hundreds of seats on offer using its special GRABIT fare, but hurry they must be booked by midnight Sunday 10th March 2019. Seats are available as return flights only, you must select a minimum stay of two…

Summer 2019 will mark the 11th year of Swiss visitors enjoying the Channel Islands, as Blue Islands has once again been chosen by leading Swiss tour operator Rolf Meier Reisen to operate its 18-week charter services from Zurich to Jersey and Guernsey. Walter Fink, Rolf Meier Reisen Director said “With a long relationship that started in 2008, we know Blue Islands will deliver an excellent…

Forest Road between Le Chene traffic lights and Forest Road Garage will be closed to traffic from early Monday morning (11th March 2019) through until early Saturday morning (16th March 2019). Traffic heading from St Peter Port heading towards the Airport will be diverted at the Mount Row traffic lights, through St Andrew's and Les Blicqs as far as Le Chene Hill where they will then be able…

Blue Islands has added 5,000 additional seats on its Bristol services this summer. The airline will operate a further 76 flights between the Channel Islands and Bristol, a city often regarded as one of the coolest in the UK and Europe.  Rob Veron, CEO Blue Islands said: “With additional flights on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays throughout the summer, there’s now even more seats and a…