The continued expansion of Blue Islands now brings Channel Islanders a daily
route to Manchester from Jersey, with connections to and from Guernsey.

Flights are daily and will commence on 31 October 2011. bookings can be made
now and prices start at £45.00 one way including all taxes and charges, as
always.

Rob Veron, Managing Director, is pleased to announce the new route to passengers. "As a local airline, it is important we continue to grow our network for the people of Jersey, extending the number of destinations available with our truly unique 'welcome difference.' Passengers based in Manchester can now also benefit from travelling to Jersey without being charged for taking baggage, using a credit or debit card and can make changes to tickets at no cost."

Mr. Veron continues… "Manchester is a key Northern destination for leisure travel - perfect for football matches, music concerts and shopping! Combined with our no baggage charges, free ticket changes and no credit or debit card charges - Blue Islands now provide a truly unique product to Manchester"

This route will further expand the Blue Islands route network and open up the
North of England to passengers providing easy access to Manchester, Liverpool,
Bolton, Leeds, even North Wales.

Andrew Harrison, Manchester Airport's Managing Director, said: "Blue Islands is new to Manchester and I'm very pleased that they have chosen to operate services from here, once again demonstrating the attractiveness of Manchester to airlines. The Channel Islands are very popular destinations and we know that our passengers will be pleased that these remain part of our network. Blue Islands brings a 'welcome differences' of no baggage or card charges which will make a real impact. I'm sure that this service will be very successful and I look forward to working with Blue Islands." Jersey Airport Director, Julian Green, said Blue Islands' decision to offer services to Manchester demonstrates strong confidence in the Jersey market.

"This is the 8th destination served by Blue Islands from Jersey and we welcome their new service to Manchester. Their daily flights will offer travellers yet more choice on one of Jersey's most important business and leisure routes," he added.