All Blue Islands flights have been cancelled as the airline suspends operations with immediate effect.
The Jersey-based airline said in a statement that it is “considering its options”.
Passengers expecting to fly should not go to the airport unless they have made alternative travel arrangements with another airline.
Medical transfer passengers will be supported separately through the Health Department.
Treasury Minister Elaine Millar said government is “ready and available” to support passengers based in Jersey.
In a statement, she said: “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.
“For those passengers based in Jersey, Government support is ready and available.
“Air connectivity is vital for our Island, and the contingency plans that have been prepared will mean that connections are swiftly reinstated, with priority given to those routes most essential to the provision of medical services.
“Ports of Jersey are providing advice to people who have been affected by the flight cancellations.”
The minister added: “Anyone who was due to travel with Blue Islands should not go to the airport and should instead rebook with an alternative airline.
“They can get more information and support at jerseyairport.com/blueislands.
“All medical transfer passengers will be supported separately through the Department of Health.
“While Ports of Jersey address the short-term challenges, government is working with an alternative airline to ensure that Jersey has reliable and sustainable air links for the long term.”
A Blue Islands spokesperson said: “After 26 years of serving the Channel Islands, we deeply regret that Blue Islands has this evening suspended its operations.
“After very constructive dialogue with Government of Jersey in recent months, including what we understood to have been ongoing assessments of the future options, we were informed this afternoon that they are unable to provide further support.
“This has meant that we now need to suspend flying immediately whilst we consider the options available and how we can help our customers, staff and stakeholders.”
ADVICE…
For those with Blue Islands reservations:
- For bookings made directly with Blue Islands, please contact your bank or provider of the payment card used to make the booking;
- For bookings made through our codeshare partner Aurigny but travelling on a Blue Islands flight, please contact Aurigny directly – some flights may still be operating;
- For bookings made through a travel agent or holiday company, please contact the company through whom you booked for advice and guidance.