There are ‘enough spare seats’ on British Airways and easyJet flights up until Sunday from Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport to help passengers heading back from the UK to Jersey.
An airline with approximately 100 employees on its books has ceased operations and grounded all flights, leaving passengers stranded. Blue Islands confirmed on Friday that it had stopped trading and axed all reservations.
Based in Jersey with a fleet of five ATR-72 aircraft and operating inter-island flights to Guernsey, the airline had routes to Bristol, Dublin, East Midlands, Exeter, Leeds Bradford, Newcastle, Norwich, Ostend-Bruges, Paris and Southampton. 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.”
Passengers with pre-booked flights on the carrier are being urged to get in touch with their bank or payment card provider if they booked directly. Blue Islands further advised: “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.”
Aurigny and Loganair have confirmed they are adding additional services to their timetables to assist Blue Islands passengers. Loganair announced it was launching services from Jersey to Guernsey, Exeter, Bristol and Southampton alongside Guernsey to Southampton from Sunday, whilst Aurigny has introduced flights for the Southampton to Guernsey and Guernsey to Jersey routes “initially until Wednesday”.
Both carriers confirmed special fares were being offered on the services to help passengers who needed to travel on any of the impacted 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, November 16.”
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.
Advice for passengers
The Government of Jersey is advising Blue Islands passengers, to check travel insurance policies or credit card cover they might have. It said there were “enough spare seats” on British Airways and easyJet flights up until Sunday from Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport to help passengers heading back from the UK to Jersey.
The government added: “Further options exist from London Luton, Birmingham, and Manchester Airports. Ferry services from Portsmouth with DFDS are available on Saturday, November 15 and Monday, November 17.”
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