Blue Islands, an airline based in the Channel Islands, has canceled all flights and apparently gone out of business.
In a statement posted on its website, the carrier said it “suspended trading” on Nov. 14.
“All future flights operated by Blue Islands have been canceled. Please do not travel to the airport unless you have made alternative travel arrangements,” the company said. “We deeply regret the inconvenience that this will bring to your travel plans.”
It was not immediately clear what caused Blue Islands to cancel its flight, or if the carrier had filed for bankruptcy.
Blue Islands had operational bases in Jersey and Guernsey, the two crown dependencies that make up the Channel Islands. They are not part of the U.K., though the U.K. manages the islands’ defense and international relations.
From Jersey and Guernsey, the airline served destinations such as Bristol, Exeter, and Southampton.
According to the BBC, Scottish Loganair and Aurigny Air Services, the flag carrier of Guernsey, have stepped in to offer “rescue flights” for customers stranded by Blue Island’s collapse. The broadcaster said officials in Jersey and Guernsey are working with the airlines to help them take over Blue Islands’ routes, since a prolonged lack of service could prevent residents from reaching critical off-island medical appointments.
Blue Islands’ suspension comes just weeks after British regional carrier Eastern Airways halted operations and returned its aircraft to its leasing partners. Eastern filed notice of its intent to appoint an administrator, which in the U.K. signals that a company is or will likely become unable to pay its debts.
