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Flybe will be operating a direct daily flight between Guernsey and London Heathrow Airport with effect from 31st March 2019. For the first time in 20 years, this will provide Guernsey with a connection to London’s largest airport and to the numerous onward links available via the UKs busiest international hub. The service will be operated by a 78-seat Bombardier Q400…

Channel Island residents will enjoy new direct flights to Cornwall this summer as Blue Islands adds three flights per week from Guernsey/Jersey to Cornwall Airport Newquay which starts on 3rd June 2019. Rob Veron, CEO, Blue Islands said, “Following the recent introduction of Guernsey – London Southend and Guernsey – Liverpool services, the exciting addition of Cornwall Airport Newquay…

Guernsey Airport’s security enhancement project is now entering its final phase before the upgrade work is due to be finished by the end of March 2019. The two security lanes will continue to be available for peak time departures whilst this phase of work takes place. Additional space for passengers to place their outer clothing, cabin baggage, and electronic devices in special trays will be…

The Guernsey Air Cadets will join 1,000 other Royal Air Force squadrons containing 30,000 cadets across the British Isles marking National Air Cadet Day this weekend. National Air Cadet Day 2019 falls on Sunday 3rd February, a parade and a remembrance service, which is open to all, will start at the Allied Air Crew memorial at Guernsey Airport from 10.45am.  As part of the day, the Guernsey…

Guernsey residents now have two new low-cost services direct to the UK, as Blue Islands adds a daily London Southend service and twice weekly Liverpool service to provide Islanders with new convenient options for travelling to London and the north west from Guernsey. Rob Veron, CEO Blue Islands said: “As an independent local airline, the exciting addition of the two new low-cost services from…

Blue Islands is proud to announce the launch of the #mybi Flight Fund, which will provide opportunities to Channel Island residents, groups and charities to achieve goals that would otherwise not be possible without the ability to travel off Island. The #mybi Flight Fund marks a departure from Blue Islands’ previous approach where in 2018 ad hoc support saw over 100 return flights provided for…

Guernsey based Pula Aviation Ltd, parent company of Centreline AV Ltd, is expanding its footprint in business aviation and has acquired 100% of the share capital of ASG Ltd, a Guernsey based operation which specialises in business and general aviation maintenance and executive ground handling, and the sale and acquisition of business aircraft. Together with Centreline AV, ASG Ltd will form part…

Passengers travelling out of Guernsey and Alderney Airports this festive season are reminded to try to pack for a smooth journey through both airports. Knowing what can and cannot be taken in hand or hold baggage will save you time, and inconvenience, and make your journey more enjoyable. Wrapped Christmas presents in hand luggage are not exempt from the current aviation security measures…

Guernsey Airport reopened the forecourt in front of the passenger terminal at 11:45am on Tuesday 18th December after it was closed as a precautionary measure. Guernsey Airport had closed the forecourt area, as there could have been a risk of a couple of external roof panels above the departures entrance falling, due to the direction and the speed of the wind. The Airport thanks the Guernsey…

Guernsey Airport is pleased to announce that Leah Jeffreys has been appointed as our new Manager of Air Traffic Control Services for Guernsey and Alderney Airports, following a competitive recruitment process. The appointment comes as the current Manager Frank McMeiken, is retiring after 29 years of service to both Airports. Leah Jeffreys will take up her appointment on 11th January 2019 and she…