Aurigny cancels morning flights as it battles persistent fog

Friday 27 December 2024

Many Aurigny flights are expected to be cancelled or delayed today because of persistent fog in the Channel Islands and UK.

The airline says it is now evaluating options for additional flights over the next few days to get those affected home.

It has been a torrid Christmas travel period, with fog causing significant disruption since Christmas Eve when airport and airline staff pulled out all the stops to get people home.

Pictured: Aurigny's Bristol flight on Christmas Eve was only behind Santa's sleigh  in the number of people tracking it on Flightradar24 late on Christmas Eve.

A spokesperson for Aurigny said: "In light of the persistent fog, our teams are working hard to keep our customers informed with the latest guidance and to complete flights where safe conditions allow.

"We've taken the difficult decision to cancel a number of services this morning. Though this allows refunds to those affected, and gives customers some time and added certainty to make alternative arrangements by ferry, where some space is currently available"

"Our team is also evaluating options for additional flights over the next few days and we have re-accommodated Alderney customers by sea this morning"

"We thank all our customers for the patience they have shown over the last few days and also our crew, for their ongoing hard work and perseverance."

Aurigny has said airport's throughout the UK are particularly busy and to expect long queues and delays delivering baggage, as fog causes widespread disruption to multiple airlines.

It also says its phone lines are busy, and requests customers only call if their enquiry is urgent in relation to travel today.

Customers can make a free change to an alternative flight within the next seven days, and changes should be made online at Aurigny.com/manage

The latest updates can be found at: aurigny.com/information/disruptions and aurigny.com/information/arrivals-departures