Originally Posted by
toscana24
Yes exactly. Only the weekly boat for food etc. Aurigny is the way in (and out) for people, mail (including parcels) and newspapers. Bumblebee has increasingly come into play for mail/parcels when Aurigny fail (as they have often done in the last year or so). There are no other options (currently). That is why there is such a strength of feeling on Alderney re the performance of Aurigny. That said I personally have flown with the airline many many times to or from ACI and it has to be said that the pilots (and ATC etc) do a great job in the face of weather and scheduling challenges.
I agree. In the light of many recent complaints about Aurigny's services to/from Alderney, some comparative studies of similar operations might be worthwhile. Consider Loganair's operations around the Scottish islands, as well as Skybus services to the Isles of Scilly. Have either of these carriers received the negative comments directed at Aurigny? If not, perhaps Aurigny could learn something from either of these "small island" carriers.