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Today saw the first of three new Blue Islands operated services take to the skies as the Channel Islands based airline launched its year-round daily flights to London Southend from Guernsey. Rob Veron, CEO Blue Islands said: “As a local business, Blue Islands recognises islanders want the lowest possible fares to London, that’s why we’re sustainably investing in a new link to London…

Flybe's new Guernsey to London Heathrow service has attracted 2,837 passenger movements recorded for April, the first full month of operation. This is in line with expectations for the initial months of the service, and has helped to deliver a 10% (2,909) increase in passenger movements for all London routes (Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted) when compared to April 2018.  …

Flights to two new destinations from Guernsey have officially taken to the skies, as Loganair’s direct services to Edinburgh and Bournemouth celebrated their inaugural departures (Saturday, 11 May). The Scottish regional airline has launched a weekly Saturday service to Scotland’s capital city, as well as England’s South Coast – aboard its fleet of tartan branded 37-seat Embraer 135 Jets…

A marauding terrorist attack was ended after armed police responded to a 999 call of a man stabbing people in the airport terminal. This frightening scenario was all part of a tri-service exercise simulating a type of attack which has become all-too common: a car deliberately colliding with members of the public outside of airport departures before the driver proceeded inside to begin a knife…

The fuselage of the first of Aurigny’s new ATRs has arrived in the ‘Final Assembly Line’ in Toulouse. The new ATR-600 is seen in the distinctive green primer that new aircraft don until they are painted. The green comes from the aircraft being coated in anti-corrosive green zinc, which is standard practice in any new build. At this stage in the construction Aurigny has chosen the…

If you're thinking of getting away this summer, Aurigny has 1000s of seats in its summer sale, PLUS if you book by midnight on Monday 6th May you will get an EXTRA 25% Frequent flyer points. Book your Summer 2019 flights to and from Guernsey and Alderney with Aurigny for departures between 1st June to 30th September 2019 and get 25% Extra Frequent Flyer points. With prices…

The Guernsey Airport Fire and Rescue Service is looking to recruit firefighters to fill vacancies that may occur in the next two years in a recruitment campaign is being carried out jointly with the Guernsey Fire and Rescue Service. Airport firefighters provide fire cover, rescue services and first aid, in accordance with CAA and ICAO guidance and regulations…

Blue Islands is set to expand its Guernsey team as the airline gears up to provide its own ground handling services at Guernsey Airport.   With the creation of over 35 new positions, recruitment is well underway for check-in agents, aircraft despatchers, baggage handlers, ramp agents and several supervisory roles. Rob Veron, CEO Blue Islands said, “So far this year we have announced the…

Alderney Airport will be operating on reduced opening hours for three days in April 2019. This is due to a shortage of Air Traffic Controller cover based on the island. These reduced hours are to ensure the available staff can safely comply with rules governing the amount of time they are allowed to work. The three days impacted are as follows: Tuesday 9th April Monday 15th April Wednesday 17th…

Grab yourself a last minute bargain for travel to London Gatwick from Guernsey between 18th March - 31st March 2019 for only £79 return. Aurigny has hundreds of seats on offer using its special GRABIT fare, but hurry they must be booked by midnight Sunday 10th March 2019. Seats are available as return flights only, you must select a minimum stay of two…