Blue Islands launch additional connectivity with new Loganair codeshare flights

Tuesday 8th September 2020

Blue Islands’ new codeshare flights with its partner Loganair, Scotland’s airline, are now live. Customers can book services from Exeter, Southampton and the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey to destinations on the Loganair network via  www.blueislands.com , or their preferred travel agent.

The codeshare enables customers to seamlessly book connecting flights with just one booking and one transaction. All hold luggage will be checked through to the final destination.

Our initial connecting destinations from 26 October are:

From Guernsey & Jersey:

• Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle  and Manchester via Southampton

From Exeter/Southampton:

• Aberdeen  & Inverness via Manchester

Commenting on the start of the connecting services Blue Islands CEO, Rob Veron said, “We are delighted that customers can now book flights using our previously announced codeshare partnership with Loganair. Our initial set of connections enable easy travel to a number of very popular destinations in Scotland and the North for our customers in Guernsey, Jersey, Exeter and Southampton. We expect the network to develop even further very soon, with a wider choice of destinations for next summer.”

As well as seamless bookings, customers flying to or from Guernsey or Jersey will also benefit from APD (Air Passenger Duty) savings, plus for peace of mind, if a flight is delayed and there is a missed connection, passengers will be re-accommodated to the next available service.

Loganair Chief Executive Jonathan Hinkles said “We’re excited our new codeshare partnership with Blue Islands starts today and we’re confident it will be welcome news for customers looking to travel to the North from the Channel Isles and by those in Scotland looking to explore all that Jersey and Guernsey have to offer. The agreement also greatly strengthens our connectivity to Southampton and Exeter with extra connecting options via Manchester complementing our direct services from the central belt and Newcastle. We look forward to further developing our relations with Blue Islands for the benefit of all our customers.”

Flying with Blue Islands is designed to be as easy as possible with simple transparent fares. Blue Fly includes 1 x 23kg luggage allowance as standard. Choose the Blue Plus fare for inclusive 2 x 23kg hold luggage allowance, complimentary seat allocation, double frequent flyer points and flexibility.

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Background for Editors

Blue Islands, founded in 1999 originally as Le Cocq’s Airlink and then Rockhopper in 2003, took its existing name in 2006.  It has a team of 130, based in Guernsey and Jersey.  Flights operated under the Flybe brand since June 2016 until that airline entered administration in 5 March this year.  Blue Islands swiftly re-established itself as an independent carrier, continuing to operate without interruption,  Whilst the islands have been in lock down, Blue Islands has provided lifeline services for Jersey, operating essential flights to both Southampton and Gatwick – repatriating to and from the island, transporting key essential workers and ensuring those requiring off-island medical care get there safely.

New Fare Types

• Blue Fly
  • 10kg Cabin Baggage (size 55 x 36 x 20cm) + handbag/laptop bag
  • 23kg Hold Luggage Allowance
  • 250 Blue Skies Points
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    • Blue Plus
      • 10kg Cabin Baggage (size 55 x 36 x 20cm) + handbag/laptop bag
      • 2 x 23kg Hold Luggage Allowance
      • 500 Blue Skies Points
      • Selected Seat Included
      • Changeable Ticket**
      • Missed Flight Protection^
      • Get Home Early*
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        ** Fare difference may apply

        *   Subject to availability, we can only change your booking at the airport. Blue Islands is not liable for any additional costs incurred.

        *   Subject to availability, we can only change your booking at the airport.

         

        New Frequent Flyer Programme

        

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        We have now launched a new ‘Blue Skies Club’ programme. Many of our customers fly regularly and we want to thank them for their loyalty with a simplified reward programme that makes it easy to earn flights across the Blue Islands network. Membership is free and passengers can sign-up at  https://www.blueislands.com/blue-skies-club/

         

        �"   Blue Skies Points are the same for all flights and available for every one way flight booked

        �"   When redeeming your Blue Skies Points all destinations require the same amount of points to book

        �"   There is a simple £20 contribution to taxes and charges fee per passenger per one way flight which will not vary by destination or flight choice.