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Jersey Probes Blue Islands Loans as Air Services Face Shake-up
26 Nov
Summary
- Guernsey fears vulnerability with only one airline post-Blue Islands.
- Loganair and Aurigny will apply for a Guernsey-Jersey route license.
- Jersey questions past loans to Blue Islands as a 'sticking plaster'.
Following the collapse of Blue Islands, Guernsey faces potential vulnerability with only one airline operating its routes. Tourism officials have voiced concerns about this isolated model, suggesting a need for a more robust aviation network to ensure resilience.
In response to the developing situation, both Loganair and Aurigny have declared their intention to apply for licenses to operate services connecting Guernsey and Jersey starting in January. This move aims to restore connectivity and competition on a crucial inter-island route.
Simultaneously, scrutiny is mounting in Jersey over financial support given to the defunct airline. The chair of Jersey's Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel has called for a thorough review of loans disbursed to Blue Islands during its final operational period, questioning the efficacy of these funds.
