Jersey (EGJJ)
Regrettably, this was always likely to be the case. The plain (pardon the pun) fact is that neither of the main islands has a market which is big enough to encourage an airline like EZY to start (& then retain) “sustainable” routes to Europe. The same result is inevitable with the AUR Guernsey to Paris route ; unless the initial subsidy from the States of Guernsey - which was necessary to initiate the route - is continued indefinitely. A big disappointment, but a simple fact of life, I am afraid. Even when it only operates a couple of times per week.
BA returns to LGW
BA are to return to the LGW-JER route for the 'summer months' according to ITV Channel, the route will operate 4 times a week according to the article.
British Airways' Jersey to Gatwick route returns | ITV News Channel
British Airways' Jersey to Gatwick route returns | ITV News Channel
The article states that BA stopped the Gatwick service because of Covid, & then did not reinstate it. As far as my memory goes, it was reinstated a couple of years ago for the summer only after the States of Jersey had reached an agreement with them - possibly involving a subsidy - but stopped again after just one summer. Is this correct ?
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The article states that BA stopped the Gatwick service because of Covid, & then did not reinstate it. As far as my memory goes, it was reinstated a couple of years ago for the summer only after the States of Jersey had reached an agreement with them - possibly involving a subsidy - but stopped again after just one summer. Is this correct ?
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https://www.channel103.com/news/jers...twick-flights/
surely this is crazy over capacity? Or are BA about to pull the LHR.
surely this is crazy over capacity? Or are BA about to pull the LHR.
https://www.channel103.com/news/jers...twick-flights/
surely this is crazy over capacity? Or are BA about to pull the LHR.
surely this is crazy over capacity? Or are BA about to pull the LHR.
Jersey pre-covid was always 30 to 40 plus flights a week but all from Gatwick. Now they are split between the two.
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Not sure there is 3 x a320 worth of pax wanting to fly to London at 0700 on a Tuesday morning in November.
As stated above, the extra Gatwick flights are being accommodated by a commensurate reduction in the Heathrow flights. I am concerned that this will eventually result in the termination of the Heathrow service & a return to Gatwick being the sole London destination from Jersey, as was the case in the past. If so, the resumption, & increase, of year round Gatwick flights will not be of much benefit to Jersey passengers, as most of BAW's long range & European services operate from Heathrow only. This will result in considerable inconvenience for passengers who wish to travel via LHR (for connecting services); as has already proved to be the case in my own experience & that of other LHR passengers who have had their flights from LHR cancelled.
Also, I cannot see the logic of operating an early morning service to both LHR & LGW; as this will result in 3 such services to London at that time , the other being Easyjet. I cannot see where 540 passengers can be found for these flights !
My suspicion is that this will eventually result in the LHR service being withdrawn & the slots used for more profitable routes.
Also, I cannot see the logic of operating an early morning service to both LHR & LGW; as this will result in 3 such services to London at that time , the other being Easyjet. I cannot see where 540 passengers can be found for these flights !
My suspicion is that this will eventually result in the LHR service being withdrawn & the slots used for more profitable routes.
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As stated above, the extra Gatwick flights are being accommodated by a commensurate reduction in the Heathrow flights. I am concerned that this will eventually result in the termination of the Heathrow service & a return to Gatwick being the sole London destination from Jersey, as was the case in the past. If so, the resumption, & increase, of year round Gatwick flights will not be of much benefit to Jersey passengers, as most of BAW's long range & European services operate from Heathrow only. This will result in considerable inconvenience for passengers who wish to travel via LHR (for connecting services); as has already proved to be the case in my own experience & that of other LHR passengers who have had their flights from LHR cancelled.
Also, I cannot see the logic of operating an early morning service to both LHR & LGW; as this will result in 3 such services to London at that time , the other being Easyjet. I cannot see where 540 passengers can be found for these flights !
My suspicion is that this will eventually result in the LHR service being withdrawn & the slots used for more profitable routes.
Also, I cannot see the logic of operating an early morning service to both LHR & LGW; as this will result in 3 such services to London at that time , the other being Easyjet. I cannot see where 540 passengers can be found for these flights !
My suspicion is that this will eventually result in the LHR service being withdrawn & the slots used for more profitable routes.
3 first wave to London is obviously nonsense.
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Plus EasyJet 4 to LGW and 1 to LTN. Total 11 flights to London a day, circa 1800 seats.
I stand by my over capacity statement.
