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Blue Islands Collapses, Cancels All Flights

Rival carriers launch rescue flights to keep essential island links running.

Overview

  • Britain’s Civil Aviation Authority confirmed all Blue Islands services are cancelled and urged customers not to travel to airports.
  • Loganair will begin JerseySouthampton, Jersey–Bristol, Jersey–Exeter and GuernseySouthampton flights from Sunday 16 November with £80 one‑way rescue fares including baggage.
  • Aurigny has added extra services on GuernseyJersey and Southampton links and is offering special fares to assist displaced passengers.
  • Jersey officials activated contingency plans prioritising medical connectivity and signalled work with an alternative airline to secure long‑term links.
  • Blue Islands employed about 100 staff, operated five ATR‑72s, and still owed roughly £7m from an £8.5m pandemic loan from the Jersey government, with passengers advised to seek refunds via card providers, agents or chargeback/Section 75 claims.