The move would mean airlines would not need licenses

The so-called open skies policy means any company could fly to and from the island without needing a license.

The Economic Development Committee, which is responsible for giving permission to companies wanting to fly to the island, wants to abolish the licensing system.

Reverend Anthony Swindell, the chairman of the Jersey air passengers association, says the move would encourage more competition and more travellers.

I would have thought it was best for the customer to make the decision Deputy Gerald Voisin

He says it would also encourage the airport to lower its landing fees.

"The lesson is that wherever there is competition the fares come down," he said.

"The routes where we don't have competition, like Manchester, are the routes where we have high fares so hopefully we will see more competition on key routes."

"The granting of a licence puts the politicians in a position where they have to decide what is best for the customer," said Deputy Gerald Voisin, President of the Economic Development Committee.