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Aurigny has added five flights this week and seven more over the Easter holiday to cope with booming demand for travel to Alderney.
Travellers from Guernsey to the northern isle no longer need to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival, and the removal of that restriction has prompted a surge in customers wanting to travel between the islands of the Bailiwick.
Including the extra flights this week and next, Aurigny has added a total of 720 extra seats in March, April and May.
Malcolm Coupar, Aurigny Commercial Director, said: “As soon as the end of restrictions was announced, we saw a huge increase in demand on the Alderney route. It is clear there is pent-up demand for travel and with Alderney offering an opportunity for an isolation-free change of scenery it is once again appealing to Guernsey residents, as is Guernsey for Alderney residents.”
“Aurigny is proud to maintain good relationships with both Alderney residents and key stakeholders in the island. We were delighted to play a part in the success of their Staycation campaigns and Alderney week last year and hope that 2021 continues to see positive numbers of travel between the Bailiwick islands,” he added.
The airline will continue to monitor demand and add further flights if needed, Mr Coupar said.
Pictured top: Demand for travel within the Bailiwick has led to hundreds more plane seats being made available.
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