Blue Islands

Blue Islands has added extra seats to its morning inter-island services on Saturday 6 May to allow more people to travel to Jersey for the historic Siam Cup. Tom Barrasin, Chief Commercial Officer said: "Sport is a huge part of island life, Blue Islands is always seeking to work with sports groups and their supporters to accommodate their travel requirements as best we can. By upgrading the…

Blue Islands has today announced an increase in seats on the peak inter-island services it operates as a Flybe franchise partner by introducing one of its new larger ATR 72 aircraft to the route from the spring/summer season 2017. The airline’s 68-seat ATR 72 aircraft will replace the 46-seat ATR 42 currently operating the peak morning and evening inter-island flights on Tuesday, Wednesday and…

Blue Islands has added a third, larger ATR 72 aircraft to its fleet; the 68-seat variant replaces a 46-seat ATR 42 and brings a further 60,000 seats to the airline’s network, less than four months after introducing its second ATR 72.  Rob Veron, Blue Islands CEO said, "Our third ATR 72 aircraft demonstrates Blue Islands' investment in growth and underpins our commitment to serving and…

The buzzing city of Cardiff offers a range of exciting events and unique attractions, as well as a superb selection of shops and restaurants to cater for every taste. What’s more, the beautiful Brecon Beacons are just a stone’s throw from the capital. To celebrate the launch of the new Guernsey to Cardiff service operated by Blue Islands, you can now fly to Cardiff Airport from just £29.99…

Four of Blue Islands’ newest recruits have today joined its Cabin Crew teams based at Guernsey and Jersey airports further demonstrating growth that has seen the airline introduce a second ATR 72 aircraft to its fleet. Lloyd Collins, Blue Islands’ Head of In-Flight Services said, “I’m delighted to welcome our new Cabin Crew to the Blue Islands team following the successful completion of…

Rob Veron, Blue Islands CEO: “Blue Islands confirms it is in receipt of a letter from CICRA advising that it will be seeking further information in regards to the franchise agreement between Blue Islands and Flybe as part of a formal investigation in early January 2017. Blue Islands will of course co-operate with CICRA’s investigation. We remain adamant that consumers are…

Blue Islands, Flybe’s newest franchise partner, has today (29 November 2016) added a new Guernsey - Cardiff service to its schedule for summer 2017, which will see the inaugural flight depart on Tuesday 2 May 2017. Guernsey residents will be able to fly direct to the Welsh capital three times per week and is available to book now at flybe.com from £39.99 one-way. Rob Veron, Blue Islands CEO…

Blue Islands services return to normal today following disruption caused as a result of damage to one of its aircraft overnight on Saturday. The force 12 winds of Storm Angus moved the aircraft, which then struck a part of the fixed electrical ground power supply whilst parked on stand at Guernsey Airport. Blue Islands promptly secured a short-term lease aircraft to ensure flights are…

Rob Veron, Blue Islands’ CEO: The Jersey Meteorological Department is forecasting fog at both Guernsey and Jersey airports today (15 November) and tomorrow (60% chance) which could affect flights over the next 48 hours.  Blue Islands will of course seek to minimise disruption and operate services where weather limits allow, therefore we ask all passengers to continue to check-in on time…

Blue Islands has announced that Dougie Hoblyn, Flight Operations Director, has been promoted to Accountable Manager, following CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) approval. Rob Veron, Blue Islands CEO said: “The Accountable Manager role is a fitting development for Dougie who has worked tirelessly leading the flight and ground operations teams through a continued spell of growth and major…