Blue Islands launches new Southend and Liverpool flights

Friday 25 January 2019

Blue Islands has announced two new services between Guernsey and the UK, offering flights to and from London Southend and Liverpool.

The airline has said it will be flying daily to and from London Southend and twice weekly to and from Liverpool.

Rob Veron, CEO Blue Islands said, “As an independent local airline, the exciting addition of the two new low-cost services from Guernsey demonstrates Blue Islands’ commitment to serving the Channel Islands as we continue to sustainably develop our route network and invest in our air links. We’re proud to be able to provide Guernsey residents with a lower cost link to London and offer connectivity to the north west.”

Colin Le Ray, General Manager Ports said, “We have been delighted to work with Blue Islands on securing these new routes into the Island from this summer.  Increasing passenger numbers through Guernsey Airport remains a key objective for us in 2019 and these new routes will offer more choice and new opportunities for visitors and residents alike.”

Mr Veron added, “We know locally there is a shared aspiration for more air links from Guernsey, particularly alternatives to London and believe this extra connectivity combined with our lowest fares is positive news for residents and also means increased visibility for Guernsey in new UK markets where potential new visitors now have easy access to our island.”

Glyn Jones, Chief Executive Officer of Stobart Aviation, owners of London Southend Airport said,“We are delighted that Flybe franchise partner Blue Islands has chosen London Southend to provide a new route to Guernsey from our fast growing airport. With our own railway station just 100 paces from the terminal door, up to six trains an hour into London in under an hour and our award-winning customer service, we expect our latest route from the Channel Islands to prove very popular with passengers from Guernsey.”

Pictured top: Tom Barrasin and Colin Le Ray.