Jersey Confirms Blue Islands Owes $10m in Public Funds

The Jersey government has confirmed that collapsed regional carrier Blue Islands owed GBP7.47 million (USD10 million) in public funds at the time of its failure. The debt includes GBP7 million (USD9.3 million) in capital from a COVID-19 loan, along with GBP400,000 (USD530,000) in accumulated interest. Officials also reported unpaid payroll-related obligations for October 2025, including GBP36,596 (USD48,900) in income tax and GBP30,397 (USD40,600) in social security contributions.

In addition to government liabilities, Ports of Jersey is owed GBP3.2 million (USD4.3 million) in landing fees accumulated before the airline ceased operations. Blue Islands halted all flights on November 14 and entered liquidation three days later, resulting in job losses for most of its 110 employees.

The full financial picture underscores the scale of the airline’s collapse and the significant exposure to public funds, prompting continued scrutiny of the carrier’s financial management and the support mechanisms extended during the pandemic.

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