The headline grabbing increasing losses for the Guernsey States-owned airline will be discussed by politicians.

Aurigny is predicted to makes losses of £7.6m in 2019 and £9.6m in 2020.

About £3.7m of the projected losses for 2020 is being blamed on the open skies policy and the competition on the Heathrow route by a state-subsidised competitor.

Any losses made by the airline are a direct cost to the government and the taxpayer.

Guernsey’s government departments are asking for an extra £15.5m of funding to deal with the growing demands.

The policy and resources committee has called for a major review to manage long-term costs.

The budget report suggests the major factors in the increasing costs include the costs of care homes, medical services and the introduction of the Secondary Pension Scheme.

Guernsey and Alderney politicians are meeting to discuss the 2020 States of Guernsey Budget.

The subsidised Heathrow route and drawing up a single air transport policy are on the agenda.

There are calls to double a percentage rise on alcohol duty in a bid to fund public services.

A further rise in fuel duty will be debated alongside requests from various States departments to fund different projects.

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