A UK regional airline has collapsed after more than two decades of operations, cancelling all flights with immediate effect and leaving passengers scrambling
for alternatives.
Blue Islands, which ran regular services between Jersey and several airports across England, announced on Friday that it had ceased trading. The carrier urged customers not to travel to the airport unless they had already secured other transport.
The sudden shutdown follows turmoil in the regional aviation sector, coming just days after Eastern Airways halted all flights and stopped selling tickets as it faced potential closure.
Headquartered in Guernsey, Blue Islands operated a fleet of five ATR-72 aircraft and was a key link between the Channel Islands and the UK mainland.
In a statement posted on its website, the airline said: “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.”
The airline advised customers who booked via its codeshare partner Aurigny to contact the carrier directly, noting that some services may still operate. Passengers who booked through travel agents or holiday companies were urged to seek guidance from their providers.
Jersey’s Minister for Treasury and Resources, Elaine Millar, expressed her concern over the collapse. “I am saddened by the announcement that Blue Islands has suspended operations, and my immediate thoughts are with the people whose jobs have been affected and the passengers whose travel will be disrupted,” she said.
Millar added that government support was “ready and available” for Jersey-based employees and confirmed discussions were underway with another airline to maintain reliable long-term air links.
In response to the disruption, Loganair announced it will step in to operate replacement flights from Sunday to assist affected passengers. Photo by Aero Icarus from Zürich, Switzerland, Wikimedia commons.
