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.”
Paul Simmons
Former easyJet director, Paul Simmons joins Blue Islands board
Blue Islands has announced that former easyJet UK director and Chief Commercial Officer of Flybe, Malaysia Airlines and Cobalt Air, Paul Simmons, has joined the Blue Islands board as a non-executive director.
Rob Veron, CEO Blue Islands said,
A consummate aviation executive with a strong understanding of regional aviation markets – we’re delighted to welcome Paul to the Blue Islands board. Paul brings a wealth of experience, further strengthening the board as we continue to grow an independent and sustainable regional airline committed to serving the Channel Islands.
Paul spent seven years with easyJet, initially as Group Head of Marketing and Distribution; and for the last five years as UK director. In this role, he was responsible for the commercial performance of easyJet’s UK fleet and consistently grew the profitability of the business. Prior to airlines, Paul held senior international marketing executive positions with blue chip organisations in the FMCG and hospitality sectors including P&G, Kelloggs and InterContinental Hotels, while he is currently CEO of Sequestim Ltd, a new airport security business co-owned by Cardiff University.
Commenting on his appointment, Paul Simmons said,
Blue Islands has continually developed its route network, aircraft fleet and passenger numbers in a commercially viable way, it’s exciting to be part of this ambitious and passionate team. I look forward to drawing on my experience to benefit Blue Islands and its customers.
Mr Veron added,
With three new routes this summer and a new ground handling operation about to commence, Paul joins Blue Islands at an exciting stage as we seek further development opportunities.
Paul, 54, is married with two children currently at university and lives in Devon.
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