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Aurigny will be launching two new permanent direct air services from Guernsey to ensure essential island connections with Birmingham and Exeter are maintained following the collapse of Flybe.  The first new service to Birmingham will operate on Wednesday 11th March and the new Exeter service on Thursday 12th March. Aurigny Chief Executive, Mark Darby said: “We believe that maintaining…

Aurigny has seen a drop off in sales across its network over the last week due to the Coronavirus, with the London Gatwick services seeing the largest impact. As a result, from next week until the 18th April 2020 the airline will be streamlining its London Gatwick service and cancelling some of the ATR rotations during the week and where demand is low. Mark Darby, CEO said: “We have seen…

Blue Islands services will continue to operate as normal, following the closure of Flybe. Passengers with bookings for travel on Blue Islands operated services are advised to check-in on time at the airport. FRIDAY 06 MARCH 2020 Passengers booked to travel on a Blue Islands operated service are asked to check in on time. If you do not have a booking, you will be able to make a new booking at a…

Blue Islands services will continue to operate, following the closure of Flybe. Passengers with bookings for travel on Blue Islands operated services are advised to check-in on time at the airport. If you already have a booking for 05 March 2020, please check in on time. It will be possible to book any available seats on Blue Islands operated services at the airport. Those seeking to book…

Guernsey Airport is proposing to spend up to £12 million on a new hold baggage screening system to comply with current aviation security requirements for airports throughout the British Isles. The current equipment, which has been in operation since the terminal building opened in 2004, no longer meets the regulations set by the UK Department for Transport (DfT). Other regional airports…

Blue Islands has further reaffirmed its commitment to its Guernsey – Southampton service as the locally-owned airline has boosted its schedule with even more flights this summer, delivering greater choice and convenience for travel to the South Coast, London and beyond. Rob Veron, CEO Blue Islands said: “Blue Islands is focussed on enriching islanders’ travel options which we believe are…

Strong interest has been registered by a number of specialist contractors in the first market testing of plans to reconstruct Alderney Airport’s runway. The States of Deliberation in Guernsey agreed the preferred option for refurbishing the island’s runway in 2019. That initial approval covered funding to develop the site investigations, preliminary and detailed designs to widen and refurbish…

Blue Islands is once again offering islanders the chance to attend its Freedom to Fly course and conquer their phobias to enjoy air travel in 2020 and beyond. Freedom to Fly is an intimate course designed by Blue Islands for 20 delegates and proven to help those inhibited with the common fear of…

The third and final new ATR to join Aurigny’s fleet arrived in the island this weekend. The aircraft sports the registration G-ORAI in honour of the islands local rugby team who have a men’s team, ladies’ squad and an academy and are regular travellers with Aurigny to their away matches, as well as bringing their opponents to Guernsey. G-ORAI, touched down in Guernsey on Friday 10th January…

The introduction of pet travel on Aurigny's Jersey and Southampton services has already been a huge success and the airline is looking to see if it can introduce the service on other routes. Pets are also permitted on the Alderney services. Since its introduction, at the beginning of December, 20 dogs have travelled from Southampton to Guernsey and 12 dogs have travelled from Guernsey to…