Originally Posted by
GBALU53
Guernsey is moving up in the world of aviation and Jersey is going backwards.
But the strategy that Jersey has adopted is to be achieved over a number of years and has only been in existence since late last year. It seems premature to suggest that Jersey authorities are failing. ‘Action’ includes diversifying commercial activity at the airport, improving passenger facilities and changing the pricing structure. These won’t produce immediate results but long term they make the airport more economically viable and less dependent on airport charges as a source of revenue, which is beneficial to airlines.
Acquiring new routes is difficult, the population of Jersey and its limited demand means we must be realistic about what the airport can achieve, however, there have been numerous successes already and I have every confidence that Jersey Airport, along with Economic Development, are working towards expansion of destinations.
Guernsey is fortunate that it has a committed airline in Blue Islands. Considering the interest that Blue Islands has in serving the Channel Islands and how vocal Jersey authorities have been in their attempts to gain European connections, there will be prospects here for Jersey, I am sure.