The new service will operate on Wednesdays and commences on 1st April.
This will bring their total number of weekly return flights between Guernsey and Paris CDG up to three every week and will add a great deal of flexibility and convenience for passengers wanting to enjoy all the sights, sounds and tastes of Paris.
The new service will complement the existing Monday and Friday flights, offering travellers more flexibility in the length of stay, particularly for those with tight business schedules requiring a shorter turnround during the week.
This development is expected to help sustain the recent growth in French visitor numbers to the Bailiwick. Connections into and out of Jersey offer further attractive choices for customers based in Jersey and France.
Increased frequencies also make long-haul connectivity via the major European hub more accessible and attractive than ever, with Paris CDG serving over 300 destinations worldwide, more than any UK airport currently offers.
The move has been enabled, in part, by the earlier news that Aurigny also secured Southampton and Jersey routes, which has facilitated the lease of a further ATR72 in Aurigny’s fleet. The additional aircraft will provide the capacity necessary to reliably serve the lifeline routes and enable these targeted connectivity enhancements for Guernsey.
Direct summer seasonal services to European sun destinations, however, will not feature this year in Aurigny’s schedule as it primarily focuses on bedding in its new lifeline services. The airline is making this public now to ensure holidaymakers have the information they need to start firming up their broader summer plans.
Philip Saunders, Chief Commercial Officer at Aurigny, said:
“Adding a Wednesday service to Paris CDG represents another positive step forward for Guernsey. It gives travellers more choice to visit Paris, the most popular tourist city in Europe, strengthens the island's global connectivity through one of Europe’s biggest hubs, and further supports our fantastic hospitality sector this summer.”
Deputy Lee Van Katwyk, Tourism Lead for the Committee for Economic Development:
‘It is encouraging to see growth on the Paris route, with the announcement of an additional rotation, further enhancing our connectivity into France. This expansion marks an exciting step forward, supporting the additional marketing VisitGuernsey is doing to promote the Islands of Guernsey to our closest mainland neighbour. We look forward to continuing our close collaboration with Aurigny to promote this more frequent timetable which offers greater travel options for our visitors.’
