Airline looks at extra flights after fog disruption

An airline has said it is looking at "options for additional flights" after fog continued to cause delays and cancellations to flights for Guernsey and Alderney.

A spokesperson for Aurigny said the company had "taken the difficult decision" to cancel at least 15 services on Wednesday due to "aircraft being unable to land in Guernsey and Alderney".

The disruption comes days before the start of the summer holidays, with a further 12 flights significantly delayed according to the airline's website.

Aurigny said services would run "where safe conditions allow", while staff were "working hard" to keep customers informed.

Some passengers to and from Alderney had been put on boats instead, the airline said.

Guernsey Ports, which operates both Guernsey and Alderney Airports, said it "deeply regret[ed] the inconvenience caused".

Guernsey Airport director Richard Thomasson said: "We know how important travel plans are at this time of year."

Mr Thomasson said Ports was working with Aurigny to support stranded passengers, including those needing hotel accommodation.

Aurigny said affected customers would receive emails from the airline or could check its website.

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