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Blue Islands franchise - CICRA

16th December 2016
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…

Test your airport security knowledge

13th December 2016
How much do you really know about airport security? Do you know what to pack, where to pack it and how to get to your flight seamlessly? Test your knowledge with our quick survey; it should take less than 5 minutes to complete. START SURVEY

Packing for Christmas? Follow our security advice

7th December 2016
Christmas crackers must go in your hold luggage. They have to be in their original, un-opened, packaging and you must advise the check-in staff that you are carrying them. Party poppers cannot be carried in either your hand or hold luggage. Wrapped presents in hand-luggage are allowed but they may need to be un-wrapped during security search. Gift sets usually contain liquids over 100ml, so pack…

New Guernsey - Cardiff service for summer 2017 on sale

29th November 2016
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 quick to respond to Storm Angus damage

21st November 2016
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…

Carriage of lighters through security

21st November 2016
Passengers are allowed to carry one lighter through security. This must be placed within a single, transparent plastic bag, along with all other liquids. The contents must fit comfortably inside the bag so that it can be sealed. Guernsey Airport provide 20cm x 20cm bags for passengers’ to use.

The history of Guernsey Airport

17th November 2016
Guernsey Airport entered the world of aviation in World War One, when the French established an anti-submarine seaplane base near Castle Cornet. The first land-based airfield was the flood-prone L’Eree Aerodrome, with a runway of 450 yards. A temporary licence for commercial flights to Bournemouth was granted in 1935 to Cobham Air Routes operating tri-engined Westland Wessex monoplanes. The…

Fog in the Channel Islands for next 48 hours - potential flight disruption

15th November 2016
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…

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