Government could act if airline delays continue

The Jersey government says it could take action against a regional airline if its services do not improve.

engers in Jersey have faced cancelled or delayed Blue Islands flights - with one aircraft having to return back to Birmingham on Sunday due to an engine failure.

The company also announced a cut to 28 of its flights in the summer schedule due to one aircraft being damaged and another new addition to its fleet being delayed. Ministers said they had ed Blue Islands with their concerns - especially about flights for medical patients.

Blue Islands has been ed for comment.

The government added: "Delayed and cancelled flights can cause a great deal of stress, particularly for people travelling for hospital appointments and other important engagements.

"Blue Islands provided crucial lifeline services for Jersey throughout the pandemic and continues to contribute to our growing network through flights to a range of European and UK destinations.

"We know that Blue Islands takes their responsibilities seriously and we expect them to achieve more effective operations as soon as possible."

The government said it remained in "constant " with the company and that it would "continue to monitor the situation and consider further potential action where necessary".

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