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What could be better than some autumn sun on the Costa del Sol? Well, maybe if you can fly directly from Guernsey. The public response to Blue Islands’ recent social media post on the idea of direct flights to Malaga in October 2021 half term was so popular the airline has added flights before and after half term too. 7-night stays, choose from: 16 October - 23 October 23 October - 30 October…

Aurigny has extended its Aurigny Assurance scheme to give its customers confidence when booking flights for future travel in 2021. The extension of the Aurigny Assurance scheme now means that if you book your flight before 30th September 2021 for travel anytime up to 31st December 2021 you can cancel your flight for whatever reason up to 3 hours in advance of travel and receive a credit voucher…

Guernsey Aero Club have announced its decision to cancel their popular Air Rally, on the weekend of September 10 -12th, due to concerns on hosting over 100 visitors at a range of associated events. Air Rally Director, Gary Elson, said: "It is with a heavy heart that we have decided to cancel the Air Rally for the second year running. Whilst there is an acknowledgement that the vaccine rollout is…

Four members of the Guernsey Airport Fire and Rescue Service were recently commended, at an awards ceremony at Government House for their two decades of service. Fire Service Manager Thomas De Carteret, Watch Manager Andrew Redwood and firefighters Mark Batiste alongside Stuart Mauger were all recognised by Guernsey's Lieutenant-Governor Sir Ian Corder who presented the Fire Brigade…

The first of two Hold Baggage System (HBS) scanners for Guernsey Airport has arrived and is being installed into its final position in a dedicated area recently constructed in the passenger terminal. Guernsey Ports is making improvements to its HBS system, which will ensure compliance with the latest aviation security standards. Guernsey Ports’ Head of Passenger Operations and Aviation Security…

Local contractors are making significant progress creating additional space for the new Hold Baggage System (HBS) at Guernsey Airport. Guernsey Ports is making improvements to its HBS system, which will ensure compliance with the latest aviation security standards. The new equipment will have increased resilience and remove the need for random manual searches of hold baggage by security staff…

Guernsey Ports has invested in equipment which will make a significant difference for passengers who require step-free access to board and disembark commercial passenger aircraft. The Ports has purchased two Aviramp Lite devices for passenger use at Guernsey Airport. These ramps will be used primarily for ATR aircraft which are operated by Aurigny and Blue Islands. Dash 8-Q400 aircraft, formerly…

Effective to Wednesday 30 June 2021 inclusive. Guernsey Airport Terminal Opening Hours (all times are local) Weekdays - 05:30 to 21:00 (1) Saturday - 05:30 to 21:00 Sunday - 05:30 to 21:00 (2) Guernsey Airport Operating Hours: Weekdays - 06:30 to 21:00 Saturday - 06:30 to 21:00 Sunday - 06:30 to 21:00 Notes 1. There are no changes to current medevac operations. Alderney Airport…

Following the announcements of border restrictions easing in Guernsey and Jersey, Blue Islands is guaranteeing the promise of flexibility for every customer. Rob Veron, CEO Blue Islands said, “We are gearing-up our flying programme as travel restrictions ease, however flexibility remains key, and we know our assurance of such for all who are planning on booking those much-awaited trips is…

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…