MEDIA STATEMENT: 14 NOVEMBER 2025
Blue Islands, the Jersey-based airline, has suspended operations with immediate effect and is considering its options.
All Blue Islands flights have been cancelled. Passengers expecting to fly should not go to the airport unless they have made alternative travel arrangements with another airline. For those with Blue Islands reservations:
- For bookings made directly with Blue Islands, please contact your bank or provider of the payment card used to make the booking;
- For bookings made through our codeshare partner Aurigny but travelling on a Blue Islands flight, please contact Aurigny directly – some flights may still be operating;
- For bookings made through a travel agent or holiday company, please contact the company through whom you booked for advice and guidance.
“After 26 years of serving the Channel Islands, we deeply regret that Blue Islands has this evening suspended its operations,” said a spokesperson. “After very constructive dialogue with Government of Jersey in recent months, including what we understood to have been ongoing assessments of the future options, we were informed this afternoon that they are unable to provide further support. This has meant that we now need to suspend flying immediately whilst we consider the options available and how we can help our customers, staff and stakeholders.”
Blue Islands appeal raises over £25,000 for The Lions’ Pride
The Blue Islands appreal to raise money for the Channel Islands Air Search aircraft which was badly damaged during a rescue mission in November has raised a staggering £25,932.70.
As part of the appeal, Blue Islands donated £5 for every return flight booked, from Guernsey or Jersey. Additionally, Blue Islands has raised money through its Christmas party raffle, donations whilst giving away Champagne during late night shopping in Guernsey, and through its 'JustGiving' page.
Rob Veron, Blue Islands' Managing Director said
We are delighted to have raised over £25,000 to support the Channel Islands Air Search in getting The Lions' Pride back to its life saving work. It's clear everyone appreciates just how important this emergency service is to our islands.
Channel Islands Air Search Chief Officer Colin Ferbrache said
What terrific news, Blue Islands has informed us that its fund raising figure from ticket sales, after just a month, has reached twenty five thousand pounds. We are most appreciative of the determined way Blue Islands has set about assisting Air Search in our time of need to enable us to return quickly as the Eyes in the Sky over the Channel Islands
Mr Veron added
We would also like to thank our partners from Jersey Evening Post, Guernsey Press, Channel 103 and Island FM for supporting this vital campaign.
The Channel Islands Air Search was established in 1980 and crewed entirely by volunteers who ensure the service is operational 24/7. Each year the costs to keep The Lions' Pride airborne is around £100,000. In addition to the annual running costs, funds have to be raised for capital items such as engine replacement programmes and other essential equipment.
Want our lowest fares?
Sign up today to receive the very latest Blue Islands offers
Contacting our Customer Care team today
Our Call Centre will be available between 10:00 and 16:00 today. If you need to contact us and you're travelling in the next 24 hours, please use this form.