URGENT UPDATE: UK airline Blue Islands has abruptly ceased operations, halting all flights from Newcastle Airport effective November 14, 2025. This sudden collapse leaves thousands of passengers stranded and around 100 employees without jobs.
Blue Islands, which operated three direct weekly flights to the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey, announced the suspension of trading just hours ago. The airline had only launched its summer service from Newcastle Airport, catering to travelers between May and early November, and had quickly become a key travel option for the region.
In a statement, a Newcastle Airport spokesperson expressed deep sympathy for both passengers and employees affected by this unexpected closure: “We are saddened to hear that Blue Islands has suspended operations with immediate effect. We sympathize with the airline’s employees at this difficult time and with the airline’s passengers whose travel plans have been affected.”
Passengers who had booked flights to Jersey for next summer are advised to consider alternative travel options, with Jet2.com still providing direct flights from Newcastle Airport.
A customer update posted on Blue Islands’ website stated: “We regret to inform you that Blue Islands has suspended trading effective on November 14, 2025. All future flights operated by Blue Islands have been cancelled. Please do not travel to the airport unless you have made alternative travel arrangements.”
In response to the crisis, regional carriers Aurigny and Loganair have stepped up to offer “rescue flights” for stranded customers, but these services are limited to specific routes, including connections from Jersey to Guernsey, Exeter, Bristol, and Southampton.
Travelers are urged to monitor their travel plans closely and to seek immediate alternatives as the fallout from Blue Islands’ sudden closure impacts many across the UK. The situation is developing, and further updates are expected as authorities work to assist those affected.
Stay tuned for more updates on this breaking news as the story unfolds. This airline collapse marks a significant disruption for Newcastle’s travel services, and its implications will continue to evolve in the coming days.
