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Blue Islands Ceases Trading as Aurigny and Loganair Operate Rescue Flights

Passengers are told not to travel to airports without alternative arrangements.

Overview

  • Blue Islands announced on Nov. 14 that it suspended trading and canceled all future flights with immediate effect.
  • The BBC reports that Aurigny and Loganair are running rescue services on key routes including JerseyGuernsey, Exeter, Bristol and Southampton.
  • Newcastle Airport noted thousands used Blue Islands’ summer services to the Channel Islands and said Jet2 maintains a direct link to Jersey.
  • Roughly 100 employees are affected, and the cause of the shutdown or any formal insolvency filing has not been confirmed.
  • Officials in Jersey and Guernsey are coordinating with replacement carriers to preserve essential off‑island connectivity, including for medical travel.