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Roisin Cullen

Dublin Airport starts regular flights to popular holiday island

Dublin Airport are celebrating the start of regular flights to a popular holiday island.

The new route will run three times a week and started today.

Aurigny will run the service between Dublin and Guernsey, the second largest of the Channel Islands.

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It is Ireland's first air service to Guernsey, located just west of Normandy.

The island has it all from divine beaches to rich history.

There is also beautiful coastal walks and plenty of restaurants to enjoy.

Chief Executive of DAA, Dalton Philips expects great demand for the new flight

He said: “Dublin Airport is delighted to be adding a new route between Dublin and Guernsey. The commencement of the service is great news for both business and leisure passengers in Ireland and Guernsey.

"We anticipate strong demand for the service. Guernsey is an island with great heritage and breath-taking scenery. Dublin Airport is excited to work with Aurigny in promoting this new route.”

Commercial Director of Aurigny, Malcolm Couper said that the people of Guernsey have been calling out for this service.

He said: “The whole team at Aurigny is excited to be extending our network with three times weekly direct services to Dublin. The community in Guernsey has long been asking for this service and looking at our forward sales there is good demand from Ireland too.”

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