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Christmas crackers must go in your hold luggage. They have to be in their original, un-opened, packaging and you must advise the check-in staff that you are carrying them. Party poppers cannot be carried in either your hand or hold luggage. Wrapped presents in hand-luggage are allowed but they may need to be un-wrapped during security search. Gift sets usually contain liquids over 100ml, so pack…

Blue Islands, Flybe’s newest franchise partner, has today (29 November 2016) added a new Guernsey - Cardiff service to its schedule for summer 2017, which will see the inaugural flight depart on Tuesday 2 May 2017. Guernsey residents will be able to fly direct to the Welsh capital three times per week and is available to book now at flybe.com from £39.99 one-way. Rob Veron, Blue Islands CEO…

If you are interested in vacancies with WHSmith located within Guernsey Airport, please send your CV to [email protected].

Blue Islands services return to normal today following disruption caused as a result of damage to one of its aircraft overnight on Saturday. The force 12 winds of Storm Angus moved the aircraft, which then struck a part of the fixed electrical ground power supply whilst parked on stand at Guernsey Airport. Blue Islands promptly secured a short-term lease aircraft to ensure flights are…

Passengers are allowed to carry one lighter through security. This must be placed within a single, transparent plastic bag, along with all other liquids. The contents must fit comfortably inside the bag so that it can be sealed. Guernsey Airport provide 20cm x 20cm bags for passengers’ to use.

Guernsey Airport entered the world of aviation in World War One, when the French established an anti-submarine seaplane base near Castle Cornet. The first land-based airfield was the flood-prone L’Eree Aerodrome, with a runway of 450 yards. A temporary licence for commercial flights to Bournemouth was granted in 1935 to Cobham Air Routes operating tri-engined Westland Wessex monoplanes. The…

Rob Veron, Blue Islands’ CEO: The Jersey Meteorological Department is forecasting fog at both Guernsey and Jersey airports today (15 November) and tomorrow (60% chance) which could affect flights over the next 48 hours.  Blue Islands will of course seek to minimise disruption and operate services where weather limits allow, therefore we ask all passengers to continue to check-in on time…

Security is really important in air travel and making sure passengers only bring appropriate items on board is one of our biggest responsibilities. There has been some recent confusion when travelling with tools. Please refer to the below: Tools are considered dangerous goods and are forbidden in hand-baggage. All tools must be checked into hold baggage. For further clarification…

Male Uprising Guernsey needs YOU to grow a beard this November to support male cancer patients in Guernsey. They are asking men across the Bailiwick to ditch their razors for thirty days and grow a grizzly beard or some fabulous facial hair - in four easy steps! Click here: http://mug.gg/events-fundraising/beard-up.aspx for more information.

Blue Islands has announced that Dougie Hoblyn, Flight Operations Director, has been promoted to Accountable Manager, following CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) approval. Rob Veron, Blue Islands CEO said: “The Accountable Manager role is a fitting development for Dougie who has worked tirelessly leading the flight and ground operations teams through a continued spell of growth and major…