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BBC News
4 days ago
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Direct flights to Dublin offered during Christmas period
Direct flights from Jersey to Dublin are being offered to islanders over the Christmas Islands said it had created "a few extra flights" for people to spend the holiday and New Year with friends and family. The route is usually only available in the airline announced at the start of August that it would also be offering direct flights to Bruges in Belgium for a "European Christmas market break".Chief executive Rob Veron said the four additional dates would "remove the hassle" of connecting journeys. He said: "We know how important it is for families to be together at Christmas, we're excited to offer this additional connectivity for Jersey at this special time. "Whether you're heading to Dublin to celebrate with friends or relatives, looking to see in 2026 in the Irish capital, or welcoming visitors to Jersey, adding these direct flights will ensure simple travel between Jersey and Ireland this Christmas and New Year."The flights will set off on 23, 27 and 30 December and 3 January.
BBC News
04-08-2025
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- BBC News
Channel Islands to have direct flights to Belgium in December
A local airline has launched direct flights from Jersey and Guernsey to Bruges in Islands said people could enjoy a "magical escape" in December - flying to Ostend Airport with day return, two and three-night stay airline has been under scrutiny in recent months due to cutting 28 of its flights for summer and for delayed and cancelled services. In May, the Jersey government said it could take action against it if its services did not improve. Blue Islands CEO Rob Veron said the airline was pleased to be offering a new destination for Christmas markets in said: "Bruges is a magical destination at Christmas and our direct flights with included transfers make it easy for islanders to experience the joy of a European Christmas market break that's just a short flight away. "This year we've added more flexibility so islanders can create a trip to suit them, with a day return option complemented by two and three-night stays."
BBC News
16-06-2025
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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."
