Guernsey airline Aurigny to add extra flights after fog problems
Some passengers to and from Alderney had been put on boats instead, the airline said.Guernsey Ports, which operates both Guernsey and Alderney Airports, said it "deeply regret[ed] the inconvenience caused".Guernsey Airport director Richard Thomasson said: "We know how important travel plans are at this time of year."Mr Thomasson said Ports was working with Aurigny to support stranded passengers, including those needing hotel accommodation.Aurigny said affected customers would receive emails from the airline or could check its website.
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