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Blue Islands announce Manchester – Jersey flights

8th September 2011 The Channel Islands based Blue Islands have announced a daily route between Manchester and Jersey, with connections to and from Guernsey.

Flights are daily and will commence on 31 October 2011. bookings can be made now and prices start at £45.00 one way including all taxes and charges.

Rob Veron, Managing Director, "As a local airline, it is important we continue to grow our network for the people of Jersey, extending the number of destinations available with our truly unique ‘welcome difference.’ Passengers based in Manchester can now also benefit from travelling to Jersey without being charged for taking baggage, using a credit or debit card and can make changes to tickets at no cost."

This route will further expand the Blue Islands route network and open up the North of England to passengers providing easy access to Manchester, Liverpool, Bolton, Leeds, even North Wales.

Andrew Harrison, Manchester Airport's Managing Director, said:
"Blue Islands is new to Manchester and I’m very pleased that they have chosen to operate services from here, once again demonstrating the attractiveness of Manchester to airlines. The Channel Islands are very popular destinations and we know that our passengers will be pleased that these remain part of our network. Blue Islands brings a 'welcome differences' of no baggage or card charges which will make a real impact. I’m sure that this service will be very successful and I look forward to working with Blue Islands."

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