Newest airline joins the lineup at Leeds Bradford

CARRIER airline Aurigny is launching an year-round service to Guernsey from Leeds Bradford Airport in 2016.

The company will commence the service on 27 May 2016, and in peak season it will run four flights a week.

Tony Hallwood, Leeds Bradford Airport’s aviation development director, commented: “We are pleased to welcome Aurigny to Leeds Bradford, introducing direct services to Guernsey commencing May 2016.

“This new service will now allow fast and direct access to one of the airport’s most widely requested destinations and we expect significant leisure demand from across our catchment area.

“We believe this year round route will become a firm favourite with our passengers who enjoy visiting Guernsey. We look forward to developing a long lasting relationship with Aurigny and enhancing and widening our connectivity with the Channel Islands.”

Malcolm Coupar, Aurigny’s commercial director said: “Our analysis shows there’ll be a high level of interest in our new Guernsey connection. We were granted the licence to operate earlier this year and we’ve had many enquiries from people who live in the Leeds Bradford® area, wanting to know when we’re starting the route.

“We look forward to flying visitors from Yorkshire to enjoy these varied, very special places.”

Aurigny is 100% owned by Guernsey’s government, the States of Guernsey and flies to twelve destinations in the UK, Channel Islands and Europe.

The company employs over 250 people full time, mainly in Guernsey, but with a significant base in Alderney and an operation in Southampton.