Aurigny Air Services-2
An experimental twice daily SOU is soon to begin operated by Aurigny (along with a ferry service from Poole) with pax having to quarantine for 7 days as opposed to 14 as now. We'll see how that goes before opening up further, which I think will be around September. A twice weekly 'air bridge' to COVID free IOM is also due to start soon, this hopefully will bring a few tourists southbound as well as taking 'Guerns' north.
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I think the Guernsey approach is justified. We are back to normal here in our Bailiwick Bubble. We can travel between the Islands of the Bailiwick and the rest of the Island economy is running as normal. I can go for a meal, meet friends and family, go shopping and all without social distancing.
People can come in if they self isolate, for example returning to the Island or coming here to work.
I don't want it jeopardised just for the sake of tourists. Why undo all the good work. Our government is supporting the hospitality industry here and so are us locals. Lots of staycations going on at Hotels. Some are fully booked until September. Try and get a table at a restaurant at a few days notice and you will struggle.
I would love to go and see friends and family off Island but until everywhere else gets it under control we are better off keeping restrictions in place. It would be nice to see friends and family off Island but short term pain for long term gain.
People can come in if they self isolate, for example returning to the Island or coming here to work.
I don't want it jeopardised just for the sake of tourists. Why undo all the good work. Our government is supporting the hospitality industry here and so are us locals. Lots of staycations going on at Hotels. Some are fully booked until September. Try and get a table at a restaurant at a few days notice and you will struggle.
I would love to go and see friends and family off Island but until everywhere else gets it under control we are better off keeping restrictions in place. It would be nice to see friends and family off Island but short term pain for long term gain.
Yes, Guernsey has been a shining example to the rest of the country - how it should have been done. Congratulations. Jersey has been less effective, but it is not too far behind. However, with both being small islands it is easier to keep a handle on matters & keep the infection rate low. Just look at Sark & Alderney, where neither had ANY Covid infections.
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Possibly - seen that Oxford Airport have tagged a video of the Embraer on the ground there with #F1 and #Silverstone on Twitter
EDIT: Flight numbers were GR11 outbound and GR18 back - that would match with the race numbers for Perez and Stroll (Racing Point)
EDIT: Flight numbers were GR11 outbound and GR18 back - that would match with the race numbers for Perez and Stroll (Racing Point)
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The Isle of Man flights are up online for sale - every Wednesday and Sunday starting 22nd July. The lead in fares starting at 85 quid return, and sales seem to be brisk !
( I still say Fridays and Sundays would have been better )
( I still say Fridays and Sundays would have been better )
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I have booked GCI to IOM 1200 returning IOM to GCI 1410 a week later. However I have also seen mid afternoon and evening times on different dates. Aircraft definitely based GCI.
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But Friday and Sundays allow for weekend travel - and already quite a few people on social media have lamented that point. A weekend trip, five nights or a week would have brought more business. On the other hand, bookings seem to be coming in.... the ATR which was originally planned to operate the schedule is being replaced by the Embraer in the first few trips.
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https://guernseypress.com/news/2020/...of-grand-prix/