Airline Blue Islands has suspended operations with immediate effect.

In a statement, Blue Islands said: “After 26 years of serving the Channel Islands, we deeply regret that Blue Islands has this evening suspended its operations.

“After very constructive dialogue with Government of Jersey in recent months, including what we understood to have been ongoing assessments of the future options, we were informed this afternoon that they are unable to provide further support.

“This has meant that we now need to suspend flying immediately whilst we consider the options available and how we can help our customers, staff and stakeholders.”