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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Blue Islands quits Loganair alliance over new route
The airline Blue Islands has pulled out of an agreement with Loganair, after the Scottish airline announced it would operate its own flights between Jersey and Southampton. In 2020, the two airlines announced they had formed an alliance allowing customers to book connecting flights from Jersey to other destinations. On Wednesday, Loganair announced it was to offer its own flights to Southampton, in direct competition with Blue Islands. Blue Islands said it had served notice to Loganair of the "immediate termination of the codeshare agreement between the two airlines". "We intend that existing bookings for all customers to connect between Blue Islands and Loganair flights, and for any customer who has booked a Blue Islands flight via Loganair, will be honoured in full," a spokesperson for Blue Islands said. "There is no need for any customer holding an existing booking to take action, albeit no new codeshare bookings will be possible from today. "If a customer wishes to amend or cancel any such booking for future travel, they are able to do so by contacting the airline or travel agent through which their booking was first made." Blue Islands said it extends its grateful thanks and best wishes to team members across both airlines who have worked to deliver for its mutual customers over the five years of the co-operation. More news stories for Jersey Listen to the latest news for Jersey Loganair said the new route would commence in early 2026 with flights going on sale later in the year. A spokesperson for Loganair said: "We are delighted to be announcing another new route from our new Southampton base, linking this important coastal city to Jersey. "We are also looking forward to supporting inbound tourism to Jersey, boosting the visitor economy and working in partnership with the outstanding local hospitality sector." Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to More on this story Government could act if airline delays continue Compensation calls for Blue Island passengers Loganair opens new base and creates jobs
ITV News
2 days ago
- Business
- ITV News
Loganair to rival Blue Islands with daily flights between Jersey and Southampton
Loganair will start running daily flights between Jersey and Southampton from early 2026. The Scottish airline has chosen to compete with local operator Blue Islands, which currently offers the only direct service between the two airports. Loganair says tickets for the new route, which will use an Embraer 145 jet aircraft, will go on sale later this year. Each passenger gets up to 21kg of luggage allowance, allocated seating and an in-flight refreshment included in the price, which has not been announced. The news comes in the same week Ports of Jersey announced a 'major redesign' of the island's airport departures area to better serve travellers' needs. A spokesperson for Loganair says: "The DNA of our business for over six decades has been to link regions and cities and to connect island communities to the mainland. "We recognise how important a reliable and resilient service is between Jersey and Southampton, and we are looking forward to serving these communities with the new route." Meanwhile, the airline Jet2 has cancelled plans to run a regular service between Jersey and Bournemouth for summer 2026. It has dropped six routes from the south coast airport following a review and says any customers who have already bought tickets will get a full refund.
BBC News
16-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Blue Islands CEO apologises as new plane joins fleet
The CEO of a Channel Islands airline has apologised to customers for service disruptions whilst introducing a new plane to its Islands said its new aircraft G-ISLP, its first ATR 72-600, was "ready to welcome" passengers on board this company removed 28 flights from its summer schedule in May due to a damaged plane and the new aircraft being delayed. Rob Veron, CEO of Blue Islands, said in a social media post that the past few months had been "challenging for our passengers". He said: "I know many of you feel let down. Aircraft maintenance issues, delayed parts, and weather damage all hit us simultaneously, causing last-minute cancellations and disruption."On top of that, this new aircraft, meant to solve these problems, was delayed by supply chain issues, which only added to the problem." 'Genuinely sorry' Jersey's government said in May that it might take action against the airline if its services did not improve, with particular concern for islanders travelling to hospitals in the UK for health Veron said as an islander he understood the importance of reliable transport."I'm genuinely sorry for the frustration and inconvenience this has caused," he said. "Whether you missed important business meetings, family gatherings, or medical appointments, I know our service disruptions had real impacts on your lives. "The good news is this new aircraft is now here and ready to help us earn back your trust."The new aircraft has additional capacity, Mr Veron said, and the airline was committed to keeping on schedule in future."Over the coming weeks, you can expect fewer cancellations, better resilience, and the dependable service that connects our island communities with each other, the UK and Europe."
BBC News
03-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Compensation calls for Blue Island passengers
Deputy Inna Gardiner has called for passengers impacted by Blue Islands flight delays and cancellations to get travelling by Blue Islands have faced recent disruption with some islanders missing medical appointments in Southampton because of cancellations. The airline removed 28 flights from its summer schedule due to one aircraft being damaged and another new addition to its fleet being delayed. Economic Development Minister Deputy Kirsten Morel acknowledged the airline had not been performing well enough but said a compensation scheme could make flight routes less viable. Deputy Gardiner told the BBC that islanders could not continue to pay for delays and said: "I would encourage the minister for sustainable economic development and the consumer council to get together to find a way that islanders can be protected, can be compensated and can be reimbursed."Whether its through the insurance company, or through the airline or through a special compensation scheme." Deputy Morel said a compensation scheme would not be introduced in this government said: "If you start a compensation scheme its going to add significant cost to the viability of the routes, that means routes will become less viable and so you could see airlines pulling out of certain routes if they are forced to be part of a compensation scheme."It would take some time to look at properly and its not something we are going to look at between now and the end of the states assembly." During a States Assembly sitting, the minister encouraged islanders to get travel Deputy Louise Doublet responded by saying insurance companies were not always paying out because they wrongly thought islanders were protected by EU law regarding flight Jersey Consumer Council said UK and EU law meant passengers on UK and EU-based airlines could claim more than £200 compensation for cancellations - but the equivalent law does not exist in the Channel Morel said if this issue was happening to people they should go to the Channel Islands' financial services ombudsman.
BBC News
29-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
States of Jersey may act if Blue Islands airline delays continue
The Jersey government says it could take action against a regional airline if its services do not in Jersey have faced cancelled or delayed Blue Islands flights - with one aircraft having to return back to Birmingham on Sunday due to an engine failure. The company also announced a cut to 28 of its flights in the summer schedule due to one aircraft being damaged and another new addition to its fleet being delayed. Ministers said they had contacted Blue Islands with their concerns - especially about flights for medical Islands has been contacted for comment. The government added: "Delayed and cancelled flights can cause a great deal of stress, particularly for people travelling for hospital appointments and other important engagements. "Blue Islands provided crucial lifeline services for Jersey throughout the pandemic and continues to contribute to our growing network through flights to a range of European and UK destinations. "We know that Blue Islands takes their responsibilities seriously and we expect them to achieve more effective operations as soon as possible."The government said it remained in "constant contact" with the company and that it would "continue to monitor the situation and consider further potential action where necessary".
