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Aurigny has launched a twilight check-in service for all its UK flights to help alleviate queues or delays for customers on their day of travel. Due to ongoing redevelopment works with Guernsey Airport's Hold Baggage System and the need for some hold luggage to be hand searched while this is completed, the check-in process may take longer than normal. To help our customers, Aurigny are working…

Guernsey Airport is looking to recruit and appoint Firefighters to join the Airport Fire and Rescue Service. In liaison with the Guernsey Fire & Rescue Service (GFRS), selection tests for candidates who believe they have the necessary personal qualities, skills and attributes to commence a challenging and rewarding full time career as a Firefighter at Guernsey Airport will take…

Aurigny has added more Alderney flights this week and next week to try to keep up with demand and has created 720 additional seats in March, April, and May. Today marks the first day without a 14-day isolation when entering Alderney since the second lockdown began, and the removal of restrictions has meant a surge in customers wanting to book travel between the islands. The airlines Commercial…

Blue Islands flights are now on sale until March 2022 providing regional connectivity between the Channel Islands and the UK, and more choice for consumers to plan getaways for summer and beyond. Rob Veron, CEO Blue Islands said: “The recent announcements by UK and local governments have provided a much-needed confidence boost to consumers who are craving a getaway. Our customers now have the…

Aurigny has released its flights to London Gatwick and Southampton right through until October 2022. Commercial Director, Malcolm Coupar said, “We understand that many customers use Aurigny to travel to the UK prior to onward travel. We also know that many people have now moved holidays and future travel plans to 2022, with the extra certainty that travel next year gives. To assist our…

Lisa Duggan is our Deputy Capital Works Manager. The Capital Works team is just one of the diverse range of teams working at Guernsey Ports. Lisa says: “Professionally, Guernsey Ports has empowered female members of staff to achieve their potential regardless of role. The Ports encourages a just culture in all aspects of our organisation, and this is fundamental in how we develop and organise…

This International Women’s Day, we bring to you inspiring stories of women of Guernsey Ports, who manage various aspects of our organisation. Leah Jeffreys is our Head of Air Navigation Services and manages a diverse range of teams undertaking many highly specialised roles including Air Traffic Control, Air Traffic Engineering and Guernsey Met. Leah says: “Initially in my career, I faced a…

Preparatory work to install the first of two new Hold Baggage System (HBS) scanners has commenced ahead of the planned arrival of the machine in early 2021. The HBS processes the passenger’s hold baggage from the check-in desk to its loading onto the aircraft. Guernsey Ports is investing up to £12m to upgrade its Hold Baggage System; the first phase of the project will include the replacement…

Passengers coming to the Bailiwick of Guernsey will need to demonstrate their travel is essential by applying for an Essential Travel Permit for any journeys made from 00.01 Thursday 14 January 2021. This includes any resident who decides to travel out of the Bailiwick with the intention of returning. To secure an Essential Travel Permit, travellers need to fill out a simple form on using this…

The States of Guernsey's Civil Contingencies Authority (CCA) agreed at its meeting on the 7 January 2021 that no non-essential travel into the Bailiwick should take place, in light of recent developments with the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom. Cases in the UK are continuing to rise, including cases of the recently-identified new strain of the virus, and the UK has introduced its own…