Aurigny reduces inter-island fare to less than £50

Guernsey's States-owned Aurigny has dropped the prices of its inter-island flights after announcing them last week.

It announced two daily return trips with prices starting from £69.99 one way, but has now said fares will be £49.99 one way.

Aurigny was granted a licence, needed for designated lifeline routes, to fly between Guernsey and Jersey at the end of last year following the collapse of Blue Islands.

The airline said it was trying to boost the number of people using the route - citing passenger figures of 115,000 in 2019 compared to 64,000 in 2025.

Philip Saunders, chief commercial officer, said: "It is important to recognise that Aurigny's focus on the community's interests means it operates differently from a typical privately-owned airline."

The airline hopes the drop will renew interest in multi-island holidays - where tourists book to visit more than one of the Channel Islands.

Aurigny believes the new pricing and collaboration with the ports, tourism bodies and hospitality sector will help boost demand.

Saunders said: "Aurigny has a broader remit than simply maximising profits - our focus is on supporting the long-term social and economic well-being of our islands.

"The route between Guernsey and Jersey is all about connectivity, affordability and keeping our communities close; and that requires a collaborative approach with all our partners to ensure the long-term sustainability of our inter-island links."

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