Summer flights offer better French connection

The service will be run by the French airline, Finistair

A new flight route will give people on the Channel Islands easier access to western France over the summer.

It will be run by the French airline company Finistair as part of a partnership between the governments of Jersey and Alderney.

From 27 June to 31 August, direct flights will run every Friday and Sunday between Jersey, Alderney and the Brittany city of Brest.

This new connection aims to strengthen cultural, social and economic ties between the Channel Islands and Brittany.

Finistair claim the flight time is only 35 minutes from Brest to Jersey, and 15 minutes from Jersey to Alderney, and offers a "quick and convenient way to explore the beautiful coastlines, culture, and gastronomy of western France and the Channel Islands".

Deputy Kirsten Morel, Jersey's minister for sustainable economic development, said: "We've invested in this trial to help us assess the appetite for a longer-term service between the islands and France.

"We hope it will boost both cultural and economic connections with our near neighbours.

"I'm pleased that we are improving our air-route connectivity, enabling Islanders to reach both Alderney and Brest throughout the summer while also attracting new visitors to Jersey."