Blue Islands: Airline due to start new direct route from East Midlands Airport collapses with immediate effect
It was set to launch its new route next summer
An airline which recently announced plans for a new direct route from East Midlands Airport has collapsed.
Blue Islands entered liquidation last week having owed £9.1 million to Jersey’s government.
All of the airline’s scheduled flights have been cancelled with immediate effect, with future passengers given advice on next steps.
Established in 2001, the company provided links between several UK airports - including East Midlands Airport - and the Channel Islands.
As recently as last month, the airline announced plans for a new direct route between East Midlands Airport and Guernsey.
Due to start next summer, the new route was intended to improve Blue Islands’ Channel Islands offering from East Midlands Airport.
When the new route was announced, East Midlands Airport’s Customer Services and Planning Director Mike Grimes said: “Short-hop flights to Guernsey and Jersey are very popular, offering idyllic island escapes within easy reach.
“We’re pleased to have more choice of how to get there available next summer, and look forward to welcoming customers for a relaxed start to their Channel Islands trips.”
Passengers from East Midlands Airport will still be able to reach Jersey thanks to Jet2’s regular service.