Alderney flights cancelled for third day running

15 April 2022

Flights to and from Alderney have been cancelled for a third day running.

Aurigny, the airline which operates the Alderney routes from Guernsey and Southampton, has blamed a "technical issue" with its aircraft.

The airline has chartered a boat for passengers from Guernsey and says it will contact customers who are affected.

It has also arranged extra flights between Southampton and Guernsey, the States of Alderney said.

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