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Storm Ciaran: Forecast of 85mph winds sees several UK airports halt operations

High street
Harry Kemble
1 November 2023

Jersey airport and Guernsey airport will close on Thursday (2 November) ahead of the arrival of Storm Ciaran in the Channel Islands. 

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The Met Office said wind and rain warnings were in force from Wednesday into Friday (Credit: Met Office)

Channel Islands carrier Blue Islands said there would be “some changes” to Wednesday’s schedule, adding it wouldn’t operate any services on Thursday.


On Wednesday, the airline has cancelled six flights and brought forward the departure times of two services. 


Blue Islands customers booked on affected flights can switch bookings for free or pay the fare difference depending on the booking. They will be contacted by email or text message ahead of their departure. 


Guernsey-based Aurigny confirmed Guernsey airport would be shut on Thursday, adding it was likely there would be disruption on Wednesday afternoon and evening too.