BLUE ISLANDS ANNOUNCES NEXT ROUND OF FLIGHT FUNDING BENEFICIARIES

Blue Islands is excited to announce the next round of beneficiaries for its flight funding programme. This initiative, launched in 2019, continues to enable Channel Islanders to pursue ambitions and opportunities that may not be possible without the support of free flights.

Rob Veron, CEO Blue Islands said, “From sport, charities, art and personal enrichment, there was an incredible range of aspirations showcased in a record number of applications which is testament to the amazing talent, dedication and passion of Channel Islanders.”

This latest round of flight funding sees 300 free flights worth over £25,000 awarded to beneficiaries in sport, charities and the arts.

Winning U21 and U14 competitions, Archie Greier, 10, from Jersey, is a gifted snooker player that regularly plays in UK tournaments, and just one of the many flight funding beneficiaries from this latest award.

After winning the U21 Bronze championship in Swindon in May, and learning that he has become a flight fund beneficiary, Archie said, “I'm so happy that I finished off the snooker season with a victory. I've won three Cuestars tournaments now and hoping to win more when it starts again in September. I now move up to Silver level having been Bronze level for just over a year, and with flight funding support from Blue Islands, I can enter many more events and hopefully get more experience and bring back more trophies to Jersey.”

Rob added, “From year-round connectivity to flight funding, we’re proud to play our part in supporting our Channel Islands community to take opportunities to achieve their goals. We look forward to sharing the wonderful achievements of Archie and many of our other beneficiaries over the coming months.

The achievements of just some of the previous recipients are showcased here.