Blue Islands has welcomed the third cohort of 2022 on its latest Freedom to Fly course; the free course seeks to help those inhibited by the surprisingly common fear of flying, by combining technical insights, with behavioural change training and culminating in an experience flight around the islands. Rob Veron, CEO Blue Islands said, “We are so proud of everyone who has attended our Freedom to…
Dutch, German & Swiss visitors returning to the islands this year
21st April 2022
Blue Islands has been selected by leading European tour operators as the partner airline flying visitors from The Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland to Guernsey and Jersey throughout 2022. The European charter programme will see up to 44,000 visitor nights in the islands and a potential spend of up to £6m in the visitor economy, a substantial value that has been absent for the past two years…
Blue Islands launches new Rennes service
7th April 2022
Islanders can enjoy direct flights to France this summer as Blue Islands launches a new twice weekly service from to Rennes via Jersey. Located in the beautiful Brittany region of France, Rennes Airport provides easy access to the surrounding area with a flight time of just 40 minutes. Rob Veron, CEO Blue Islands said, “Our twice weekly service to France this summer is an exciting addition to…
Airport Terminal Roof Investigation Underway
18th March 2022
Guernsey Airport has started work to resolve ongoing issues with the passenger terminal roof. The Ports already has a monitoring and maintenance programme in place to address ad hoc issues with the terminal roof cladding system. However, due to its age and the increasing frequency of bad weather events, the integrity of the system now needs to be fully examined. A comprehensive survey will be…
Blue Islands to operate Ibiza service from Guernsey
11th March 2022
Convenient flights to the beautiful Balearic Island are now on sale with Blue Islands. Providing easy access to one of the Mediterranean’s most famous summer sun destinations. Rob Veron, CEO Blue Islands said, “Last year our direct flight programme to Ibiza proved hugely popular and we’re excited to once again provide this summer sun service for 2022. We know our customers value the…
Aurigny Jet to the Sun in Easter 2022
19th January 2022
Aurigny have launched flights direct to Palma in Mallorca for the 2022 Easter holidays using its Embraer jet. The flights in April are the latest edition to Aurigny’s destinations and will offer people the opportunity of a week or fortnight holiday over the Easter break without the need to travel to a connecting airport with the extra expense and time incurred. Its Commercial Director, Malcolm…
Twilight Check-In Extended at Guernsey Airport
23rd December 2021
The Twilight Check-In voucher scheme at Guernsey Airport has now been extended to 3 January 2022. This service enables passengers travelling with hold baggage items to check-in for early morning UK red-eye flights operated by Aurigny, the afternoon before departure. The service opening times are between 3pm and 8pm, 7 days per week (excluding Christmas Day). As a festive treat, any passenger…
Festive Travel Advice at Guernsey Ports
16th December 2021
Guernsey Ports is encouraging passengers who are flying out of the airport this festive holiday season to use the Twilight Check-In service. This means passengers travelling with hold baggage items can check-in for early morning UK red-eye flights operated by Aurigny, the afternoon before departure. The service opening times are between 3pm and 8pm, 7 days per week (excluding Christmas Day). As a…