Aurigny asked to prioritise London Gatwick route

The Guernsey to London Gatwick route is Aurigny's busiest

Guernsey's States-owned airline has been asked to prioritise the reliability of its London Gatwick route following recent disruption on its services.

The Committee for Economic Development (ED) made the request in a letter to Aurigny's CEO, Nico Bezuidenhout.

In an update to States members, ED President Neil Inder said his committee was "concerned by the level of disruption".

Last month, the States Trading Supervisory Board (STSB) launched a review looking at the airline's fleet and decision making, costing taxpayers £65,000.

'Further action'

ED has also commissioned a review of the island's air policy framework, costing taxpayers £45,000.

Mr Inder told deputies his committee "will shortly be briefed on the findings and will then decide what further action may be required".

His committee has also invited the Mr Bezuidenhout and the airline's chairman Kevin George for a meeting to discuss recent issues.

At the peak of the tourist season in August, Aurigny blamed fog, bird strikes and technical issues with the current fleet for frequent disruption.

The London Gatwick route is the airline's busiest, with up to six daily flights.