“The collective aim of all those involved has always been to ensure that air connectivity was assured in a financially stable manner, which I believe has now been achieved,” he said.
Pictured: Aurigny’s Chief Executive, Nico Bezuidenhout, said it ends ‘much uncertainty’ with the route.
The announcement coincides with a study into the possibility of extending Alderney’s runway.
Key stakeholders in Guernsey and Alderney are working with Ports Guernsey to launch a feasibility study for aircraft other than darners servicing the route, with an ATR running some low-level approaches into Alderney to begin with.
“Although this work does not necessarily mean the runway will be extended, it is important work to ensure the right fix for the future of Alderney services,” said Mr Bezuidenhout.
Pictured: Aurigny said flights will continue to fluctuate based on demand, but the firm is committed to regular services between Guernsey, Southampton and Alderney.
The President of the States Trading Supervisory Board, who oversees Aurigny as a government-owned asset, said it’s a step in the right direction.
“Ensuring service delivery that enables economic development and social wellbeing is critical in every society,” said Deputy Peter Roffey.
“Through the PSO we have secured services today, whilst keeping an eye on future-proofing infrastructure to be fit-for-purpose for delivery into the future.”