Jersey Residents Lament Loss of Direct Dublin Flights After Blue Islands
Key Points
- 1Jersey residents express "deflation" over the loss of direct flights to Dublin following Blue Islands' operational cessation, impacting Christmas travel plans.
- 2Travelers now face journeys exceeding 24 hours with stopovers, replacing previously direct 23 December flights from Jersey to Dublin.
- 3LoganAir has assumed four former Blue Islands routes from Jersey, but six key destinations, including Dublin, remain unserviced pending a permanent base.
- 4The loss of direct Dublin connections affects baggage allowances and future travel for the Irish community in Jersey, including Easter bookings.
The cessation of Blue Islands' direct flight service from Jersey to Dublin has left the island's Irish community "absolutely deflated" and facing significant travel challenges, particularly during the critical Christmas period. Roisin Slattery, a Jersey resident, exemplifies the impact, having her 23 December flight to Dublin cancelled and now needing to re-book a multi-stop journey to reach family in Ireland for Christmas Day.
Ms. Slattery's revised travel plans involve two flights with a stopover in Liverpool on Christmas Eve, extending her journey to over twenty-four hours. This contrasts sharply with the direct connection that previously offered a convenient and valued service for the Irish population in Jersey. The loss also impacts practicalities such as baggage allowance, which was crucial for transporting gifts.
Following Blue Islands' operational halt, LoganAir has taken over four key routes from Jersey: Guernsey, Exeter, Bristol, and Southampton. However, six other winter season destinations, including Dublin, Paris, Norwich, Newcastle, East Midlands, and Leeds, have not yet been re-established by the Scottish airline as it works to create a permanent base in Jersey. The uncertainty surrounding the re-establishment of the Dublin route affects future travel plans, including Ms. Slattery's Easter bookings.
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