MINISTERS are exploring how to continue funding a drive to bolster Jersey’s air connectivity once a support package that has helped Ports of Jersey attract new airlines and secure new routes concludes at the end of this year.
The update from Economic Development Minister Gerald Voisin relates to a grant of up to £2m that his predecessor, Deputy Kirsten Morel, had previously announced was being mobilised via the Better Business Support Package over 2025 and 2026 to aid route development.
Revealing the funding in January last year, Deputy Morel cited ambitions for “new European links” as well as enhancing existing connections to UK.
A Better Business Support Package 2025 delivery report published earlier this year noted that flight capacity has since increased and more routes – including to Paris and Amsterdam – had been secured.
“Jersey continues to be promoted as a popular and sought-after destination,” the document stated.
“To support long-term connectivity, a £1 million annual grant has been provided to Ports of Jersey. This funding helps develop new routes and increase travel capacity, strengthen connectivity and support the Island’s visitor economy.”
The service to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, which was launched by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines in April, is currently serving Islanders with daily flights until 30 August before returning to weekly flights from 31 August until 24 October.
Flights to Charles de Gaulle Airport started by Blue Islands in 2025 had been due to return this year, but the airline collapsed in November.
However, Scottish carrier Loganair is currently operating several routes between Jersey and France, including Paris as well as Bordeaux.
Deputy Voisin said: “We are committed to continuing to strengthen Jersey’s air connectivity and are actively looking at the best way to continue this funding following the conclusion of the Better Business Support package at the end of this year.”
The minister added: “The intention is that by developing these routes, they will become commercially viable in future years.”
