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YOUR LOCAL & STYLISH AIRLINE
YOUR LOCAL & STYLISH AIRLINE Blue Islands is committed to providing something very special to local travellers, least of all their stylishly attired pilots and cabin crew, seen here in their fabulous new uniform. They have also continued to grow their fleet of ATR aircraft; the recent purchase of a 66 seat ATR-72 means a significantly increased capacity on the route between the islands and Southampton. These aircraft also allow for a much more personal service, which is often missed by larger operators. Nothing quite beats the luxury of sitting in Blue Islands lounge at Guernsey airport helping yourself to refreshments before you even step foot on the plane. The
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complimentary catering service doesn’t stop on the ground, as champagne and lunch are options on longer flights. Although sadly there just isn’t quite long enough for this on the inter island route. As we know capacity in to Gatwick is likely to drop in March so we shouldn’t forget about the Blue Islands Southampton service as a great option for traveling in to London. With £30 return fares to Waterloo (normally around £74), it’s a great saving and the arrival time is
surprisingly comparable – and you avoid the hassle of large airports, long walks and long waits for baggage. UK services to Southampton and Bristol continue to evolve with enhanced schedules, which have been crafted with the local traveller in mind. New additions also include a red-eye and Saturday evening Southampton service allowing you to maximise your time away. Turn the page to read more on what Southampton as a destination has to offer.
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