Blue Islands, an airline based in the Channel Islands, has halted operations and grounded all flights. The company, with approximately 100 employees, had been providing flight services to various destinations in the British Isles and beyond for twenty years.
This event marks the closure of the second regional airline within less than three weeks, following Eastern Airways’ cessation of operations on October 28. Blue Islands, which operated a fleet of five ATR-72 aircraft, was headquartered in Guernsey and primarily connected Jersey with airports in England such as Bristol, Exeter, and Southampton. Additionally, the airline ran flights from Guernsey to Southampton and an inter-island service to Jersey.
The airline’s website has informed passengers that Blue Islands has suspended trading effective November 14, 2025, and all future flights have been canceled. Passengers with existing bookings are advised to contact their bank or payment card provider for assistance. Blue Islands also provided instructions for passengers who booked through Aurigny or travel agents.
The Jersey government had provided £8.5 million in funding to Blue Islands, with £7 million still outstanding as of August 2025. Elaine Millar, Jersey’s minister for Treasury and Resources, expressed sadness over the suspension of Blue Islands’ operations and assured support for affected employees based in Jersey.
Alternative airlines like Aurigny and Loganair have stepped in to assist stranded Blue Islands passengers by adding extra services to their schedules. Loganair announced new routes from Jersey to Guernsey, Exeter, Bristol, and Southampton, while Aurigny introduced flights between Southampton and Guernsey and Guernsey and Jersey.
Both carriers are offering special fares to help passengers affected by the disruption. Loganair and Aurigny representatives expressed sympathy for the situation and emphasized their commitment to assisting former Blue Islands customers.