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Emma Nevin

Dublin Airport launches new route to Jersey just in time for summer

A new route between Dublin Airport and Jersey launched this week.

Blue Islands will operate flights between Jersey and Ireland's capital six times per week until October 2022.

Jersey, located just 14 miles from France, is the largest of the Channel Islands with a population of almost 108,000.

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Rob Veron, CEO Blue Islands said the airline is "excited to be able to fully launch our Jersey - Dublin service".

He said: "We look forward to providing Jersey residents, and visitors to our island, our Dublin service this summer.

"We are proud to play our role in sustainably developing Jersey’s connectivity and eagerly anticipate a busy summer building our regional route network, and of course welcoming many visitors to discover Jersey."

Dalton Philips, CEO of daa said that the new service is "good news" for both Jersey and Dublin.

He said: "Jersey is a truly beautiful island with many historical sights, breath taking beaches and bays.

"We are excited to add it as a new destination to our route network. This new route is great news for both business and leisure passengers in Ireland and Jersey.

"We look forward to working closely with Blue Islands to promote its new service."

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