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Media Statement

14 November 2025

We are deeply saddened by the news that Blue Islands has entered administration, and has ceased operations with immediate effect. Our heartfelt thoughts are with each and every member of their team at this very difficult time. 

Statements from both Blue Islands and Aurigny Guernsey's Airline have been shared below. As this is an evolving picture, more news statements will come, we will keep you updated.

 

Blue Islands

Media Statement

Blue Islands, the Jersey-based airline, has suspended operations with immediate effect and is considering its options.

All Blue Islands flights have been cancelled.  Passengers expecting to fly should not go to the airport unless they have made alternative travel arrangements with another airline.  For those with Blue Islands reservations:

  • For bookings made directly with Blue Islands, please contact your bank or provider of the payment card used to make the booking;
  • For bookings made through our codeshare partner Aurigny but travelling on a Blue Islands flight, please contact Aurigny directly – some flights may still be operating;
  • For bookings made through a travel agent or holiday company, please contact the company through whom you booked for advice and guidance.

“After 26 years of serving the Channel Islands, we deeply regret that Blue Islands has this evening suspended its operations,” said a spokesperson.  “After very constructive dialogue with Government of Jersey in recent months, including what we understood to have been ongoing assessments of the future options, we were informed this afternoon that they are unable to provide further support.  This has meant that we now need to suspend flying immediately whilst we consider the options available and how we can help our customers, staff and stakeholders.”

 

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Aurigny Guernsey's Airline

Media Statement

Aurigny Protects Guernsey’s Lifeline Routes And Helps Passengers Get Home

Following the announcement that Blue Islands has entered administration, Aurigny is taking immediate action to assist Blue Islands customers across the Channel Islands. Aurigny has scheduled the following additional services over the next five days to assist passengers and secure critical lifeline routes:

Guernsey-Southampton Route:

Saturday 15/11/2025                        Flight GR658                   Depart Guernsey 1820 Arrive Southampton 1905

Saturday 15/11/2025                        Flight GR659                  Depart Southampton 1955 Arrive Guernsey 2040

Sunday 16/11/2025                           Flight GR658                  Depart Guernsey 2050 Arrive Southampton 2135

Sunday 16/11/2025                          Flight GR659                  Depart Southampton 2205 Arrive Guernsey 2250

Monday 17/11/2025                         Flight GR658                  Depart Guernsey 2005 Arrive Southampton 2050

Monday 17/11/2025                         Flight GR659                  Depart Southampton 2120 Arrive Guernsey 2205

Tuesday 18/11/2025                         Flight GR658                  Depart Guernsey 1820 Arrive Southampton 1905

Tuesday 18/11/2025                         Flight GR659                 Depart Southampton 1955 Arrive Guernsey 2040

Wednesday 18/11/2025                 Flight GR658                  Depart Guernsey 1820 Arrive Southampton 1905

Wednesday 18/11/2025                 Flight GR659                 Depart Southampton 1955 Arrive Guernsey 2040

Guernsey-Jersey Route:

Saturday 15/11/2025                        Flight GR304                   Depart Guernsey 1300 Arrive Jersey1320

Saturday 15/11/2025                        Flight GR305                  Depart Jersey 1350 Arrive Guernsey 1410

Monday 17/11/2025                         Flight GR304                  Depart Guernsey 1510 Arrive Jersey 1530

Monday 17/11/2025                         Flight GR305                  Depart Jersey 1600 Arrive Guernsey 1620

Tuesday 18/11/2025                         Flight GR304                  Depart Guernsey 1140 Arrive Jersey 1200

Tuesday 18/11/2025                         Flight GR305                 Depart Jersey 1230 Arrive Guernsey 1250

Wednesday 18/11/2025                 Flight GR304                  Depart Guernsey 1140 Arrive Jersey 1200

Wednesday 18/11/2025                 Flight GR305                 Depart Jersey 1230 Arrive Guernsey 1250

 

Aurigny will provide updates on any further new schedule information as soon as it is available.

The airline has worked actively with Guernsey Ports to enable this interim schedule which both protects the islands by restoring the at-risk routes, and its own existing schedules, as far as possible. 

Our mission is always to get the people of the Channel Islands home no matter what and the following arrangements are being made for customers booked on flights between Southampton and Guernsey:

Aurigny (GR) Customers with tickets marketed and issued by Aurigny (GR) on flights operated by Blue Islands (BI) on the Southampton-Guernsey route:  All passengers will be reaccommodated on services operated by Aurigny and informed accordingly by the airline.

Blue Islands (BI) customers with tickets marketed and issued by Blue Islands (BI) on flights operated either by Blue Islands (BI) or Aurigny (GR) on the Southampton – Guernsey route: Aurigny will offer special ‘Get-Me-Home’ Fares for travel from Saturday 15th November to Monday 17th November inclusive priced at GBP 79.99 one way on all services between Guernsey and Southampton.

Aurigny will offer a ‘Get-Me-Home’ Fare for travel from Saturday 15th November to Monday 17th November inclusive priced at GBP49.99 one way on all services between Guernsey and Jersey.

These tickets can be purchased directly through the Aurigny App, our website and contact centre. There is no requirement to provide proof of purchase of a Blue Island travel document as our aim is to help people get home as quickly as possible with minimal fuss. 

Nico Bezuidenhout, Chief Executive of Aurigny commented: “Aurigny’s immediate actions to help Blue Islands passengers underline our commitment to always go further in serving the people of Guernsey and always get travellers home!

“Tonight and through the weekend, the Aurigny team will be working to protect aviation interests in the Channel Islands, acting in its capacity and mission from the States of Guernsey to also be a social and economic enabler for the islands.”

 

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