Aurigny sets out timeline for its Alderney services

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 12:40

Following a demonstration at Alderney airport, Aurigny has met with partners Skybus to produce a timeline for islanders.

Aurigny's CEO Nico Bezuidenhout faced the crowds at Alderney Airport on Sunday afternoon (22 March) following issues with aircraft and pilot availability that are cancelling some Alderney flights until 26 March.

Following the demonstration, Aurigny arranged a meeting with south west airline Skybus which is operating the Alderney routes for Aurigny with its Twin Otter aircraft.

The alliance is partly down to the withdrawal of some States funding for the essential air links, operated under a price capped PSO, or Public Service Obligation.

This is similar to ones used in places like Scotland to ensure remote communities have air links, despite them being uneconomic.

Aurigny says it will take delivery of a Skybus aircraft over the Easter weekend, taking its dedicated Alderney fleet to two.

Initially, as is the case now, the planes will be in Skybus livery.

A newly rebuilt Twin Otter, in Aurigny colours, will begin flying later this summer and by October two Aurigny liveried planes, with Skybus back up, will serve Alderney.

Aurigny is laying on extra flights for Alderney Week and its own promotion of the island has resulted in increased bookings over last year.

Regarding its on time performance, Aurigny says its figures show adverse weather has disrupted far more flights this winter than tech issues, with 80% of cancellations down to fog and crosswinds.

It also says rumours that the Twin Otter has less cross wind capability than its former Dorniers is not true and their limits are the same.

Both Aurigny and Skybus say they need a reliable fuel supply in Aldenrey as this can sometimes limit passenger and baggage on some flights.