The States of Alderney have really got AUR "over a barrel", haven't they !? Just think about it, 1200 or so people on a totally insignificant island, where it is impossible for any airline to make a profit, making next to impossible demands on frequency, pricing & service levels on an airline which has far "bigger fish to fry" . I bet AUR are quaking in their boots !
The only thing in the States of Alderney's favour is the political relationship with Guernsey & the importance that this might have on the States of Guernsey's thinking on what they do with their "national airline" !