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Image: Ronda the seal pup at Jersey Airport ready to board the flight to Bristol with British Divers Marine Life Rescue's medic Clive Armstrong. On Thursday 18th August, Flybe franchise partner Blue Islands flew a seal pup from Jersey to Bristol to help with its treatment and rehabilitation after being found yesterday stranded on Jersey's Archirondel beach. Donna de Gruchy of British Divers…

Aurigny is both delighted and honoured to be flying the FA Cup to Guernsey today, 19th August, on a scheduled flight from Gatwick. The trophy is coming to the island to celebrate the first ever FA Cup match to take place outside of England. It’s between Guernsey FC and Thamesmead Town and will be played at Footes Lane on Saturday 20th August. Clive Acton, Aurigny’s Commercial Manager, says…

Malcolm Coupar, Aurigny’s Commercial Director, says: “Barcelona caught the imagination of our customers and it’s been a successful venture for both islanders and the airline. Adding a new destination to our network involves a lot of work from securing the airport slots to arranging ground handling. Everything went smoothly and we’re keen, at this stage, to feature Barcelona in our summer…

Oi has been awarded the contract to refresh Aurigny’s brand, plan and implement a modern marketing strategy and redesign and manage the airline’s in-flight magazine, En Voyage. Oi will also implement a number of customer-centric and commercial marketing initiatives to make Aurigny more loved and more successful, both locally and nationally.Malcolm Coupar, Aurigny’s Commercial Director…

Yesterday (25th July 2016) Guernsey Airport Fire and Rescue Service had a visit from 10 year old Andrew Impey. Andrew, who has autism, and his mother Kristine have visited more than 800 Fire Stations as part of a self-funded, fundraising project for The Fire Service Charity. The visit to the Airport RFFS was his 808th and in recognition of this, Andrew was presented with a certificate from the…

Rob Veron, Blue Islands’ Managing Director: Blue Islands’ franchise partnership with Flybe commenced operation on 6 June.  We acknowledge there has been an unprecedented volume of disruption to Blue Islands’ services over the past couple of months. We wish to assure our passengers that we are working hard to ensure that, wherever the cause of this disruption is within our control (i.e…

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team based on Station at Guernsey Airport.  This is an excellent career opportunity to work in an emergency response service within the specialised aviation environment.  The following requirements are essential; Hold a valid Category C driving licence; Able to provide a (continuous) five year history; Satisfactory Police…

An Aurigny aircraft and its crew are the stars of the first episode of the new series of “Don’t Tell the Bride” on Sky One, this Thursday, 21st July, at 9pm. The airline’s ATR 72 G-VZON is the unusual setting for a marriage blessing between Adam Ledner and Bianca John in the skies high above the West Country.  Aurigny was approached by email by Adam earlier this year to ask if the…

Twilight Check In – smoothing the way for Aurigny’s early morning passengers From 15th July, Aurigny begins a new service for its Guernsey customers that allows them to check in for their early morning Manchester and Gatwick flights, the night before. Twilight check in desks are open at Guernsey Airport between 6.30pm and 8pm every night. Passengers who have reservations for the following…

Guernsey’s Lieutenant Governor Vice Admiral Sir Ian Corder joined visitors from the European aviation industry, intermediaries and potential investors at Aiglle Flight Support’s Aviation Showcase last week.  The two-day event at Guernsey Airport comprised of 14 of the very latest corporate aircraft from 9 different manufacturers. It also highlighted the advantages and ease of using…