The airline’s website informed passengers ‘We deeply regret the inconvenience that this will bring to your travel plans’
11:48, 15 Nov 2025Updated 12:00, 15 Nov 2025
A general view of Bristol Airport (file image)(Image: Bristol Post)
Blue Islands, the Channel Islands-based airline, has ceased operations and grounded all flights. The airline, which employed around 100 staff, had been operating flights to various destinations in the British Isles and beyond for two decades.
This is the second regional carrier to go under in less than three weeks, following Eastern Airways’ cessation of operations on 28 October. The Jersey-based operator announced on Friday it had ceased trading and cancelled all bookings.
Blue Islands, with a fleet of five ATR-72 aircraft, had its headquarters in Guernsey but primarily connected Jersey with airports in England, including Bristol, Exeter and Southampton. From Guernsey, the airline operated flights to Southampton and an inter-island service to Jersey.
The airline’s website informs passengers: “We regret to inform you that Blue Islands has suspended trading effective on 14 November 2025. All future flights operated by Blue Islands have been cancelled. Please do not travel to the airport unless you have made alternative travel arrangements. We deeply regret the inconvenience that this will bring to your travel plans.”
According to its website prior to the collapse, Bristol flights had been released all the way up to October 2026, with up to two flights a day serving the South West city. Bristol Airport’s website listed year-round flights to both Jersey and Guernsey via Blue Islands, with up to 10 flights a week.
Thousands of passengers who have advance reservations with the carrier are advised to contact their bank or payment card provider if they booked directly.
Blue Islands further stated: “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.”
Airline Blue Islands has closed down and grounded all flights(Image: Blue Islands)
The Jersey government lent Blue Islands £8.5m, with a report in August 2025 revealing that £7m was still outstanding. Elaine Millar, Jersey’s minister for Treasury and Resources, expressed her disappointment: “I am saddened by the announcement that Blue Islands has suspended operations, and my immediate thoughts are with the people whose jobs have been affected and the passengers whose travel will be disrupted.”
She assured that “For those employees based in Jersey, government support is ready and available.” She also emphasised the importance of air connectivity for the island and reassured that contingency plans were in place to swiftly reinstate connections.
“Government is working with an alternative airline to ensure that Jersey has reliable and sustainable air links for the long term.” she added.
Aurigny and Loganair have said they are putting on extra flights to their schedules to help Blue Islands customers.
Loganair said it was putting on flights from Jersey to Guernsey, Exeter, Bristol and Southampton along with Guernsey to Southampton from Sunday, while Aurigny has added flights for the Southampton to Guernsey and Guernsey to Jersey routes “initially until Wednesday”.
Both airlines said special fares were being put on the flights to assist passengers who needed to travel on any of the affected routes.
A Loganair statement said: “We understand this will be a worrying time for those hoping to travel to and from Jersey and in response we’re starting operations from Sunday 16 November.”
An Aurigny spokesperson said the airline was “deeply saddened” about Blue Islands ceasing trading.
“Following the announcement that Blue Islands has entered administration, Aurigny is taking immediate action to assist Blue Islands customers across the Channel Islands,” the spokesperson added.