In the wake of the collapse of Blue Islands, the airline is seeking to operate flights between Guernsey and Jersey and between Guernsey and Southampton, but it is facing competition for these two ‘lifeline’ routes from Aurigny, which already holds a Southampton licence.
The Economic Development Committee only decided last month to introduce a licence requirement for the inter-island route.
‘Loganair’s 63-year heritage means it is naturally well-positioned to provide the support needed to the people of Guernsey,’ said CEO Luke Farajallah.
‘But what really stands us apart is being the UK’s only privately-owned, debt-free regional airline operating at scale.’
The airline has looked to build resilience on Channel Island routes since Blue Islands ceased operating in mid-November, but it has not been allowed to run Guernsey-Southampton without a licence.
Mr Farajallah said that Loganair had had some constructive and positive meetings with the Guernsey States.
‘With a nationwide footprint and seamless access to the British Airways global network through our code-share partnership, we offer Bailiwick residents and visitors unmatched choice, reliability, and connectivity,’ he said.
‘Islanders can count on both lifeline services and world-class travel opportunities, a combination no other regional carrier can provide.’
He said that the airline firmly believed that there was ample room for two operators on the two routes for which it has applied and that competition would strengthen long-term resilience, improve affordability, and safeguard essential connectivity for islanders.
Loganair would not look for any financial support from the States to operate these services, he added.
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