Fresh Aviation

15/11/2025

Regional airline Blue Islands announced earlier today that it had suspended operations, abruptly halting all operations and cancelling its full schedule of flights. The news has sent shockwaves through the Channel Islands and several UK regional airports, including Bristol Airport, which had relied on the carrier for vital connectivity to Jersey and Guernsey. https://www.freshaviation.co.uk/blue-islands-collapses-as-loganair-steps-in-at-bristol-airport/

Regional airline Blue Islands announced earlier today that it had suspended operations, abruptly halting all operations and cancelling its full schedule of flights. The news has sent shockwaves through the ...

12/11/2025

Jet2 has announced a landmark move: it will launch its flights and holiday packages from London Gatwick, marking the company’s newest UK airport base. This expansion brings its total number of UK bases to fourteen, and represents its first major leisure-airline entry at Gatwick since 2020. https://www.freshaviation.co.uk/jet2-announce-new-base-at-london-gatwick-airport/

Jet2 has announced a landmark move: it will launch its flights and holiday packages from London Gatwick, marking the company’s newest UK airport base. This expansion brings its total number ...

08/11/2025

Skybus, the airline of the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group, will operate the essential air service connecting Cornwall Airport Newquay with London Gatwick, strengthening Cornwall’s connectivity with the UK and beyond. https://www.freshaviation.co.uk/coast-to-capital-from-23-november-skybus-announced-as-new-operator-of-cornwall-london-gatwick-service/

Skybus, the airline of the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group, will operate the essential air service connecting Cornwall Airport Newquay with London Gatwick,

07/11/2025

Aurigny’s first service by Twin Otter in Skybus livery took to the skies over the Channel Islands on Saturday 1st November 2025 - https://www.freshaviation.co.uk/wings-over-alderney-aurignys-first-service-by-twin-otter-takes-to-the-skies/

Aurigny’s first service by Twin Otter in Skybus livery took to the skies over the Channel Islands on Saturday 1st November 2025. Following this historic event, on Monday 3rd November, the new ...

25/10/2025

The airlines and holiday provider Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have officially launched their Summer 2027 programme for departures from Bristol Airport. Travellers from the South West of England can now begin booking flights and holiday packages for summer escapes two years ahead of time. https://www.freshaviation.co.uk/jet2-launches-summer-2027-from-bristol-airport/

The airlines and holiday provider Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have officially launched their Summer 2027 programme for departures from Bristol Airport. Travellers from the South West of England can now begin ...

24/10/2025

The airline easyJet has unveiled two fresh summer destinations from Bristol Airport: one to the Spanish coastal city of Reus, and another to the Greek port city of Thessaloniki. https://www.freshaviation.co.uk/easyjet-launch-two-new-routes-from-bristol-airport-for-summer-2026/

The airline easyJet has unveiled two fresh summer destinations from Bristol Airport: one to the Spanish coastal city of Reus, and another to the Greek port city of Thessaloniki. The ...

10/10/2025

Bristol Airport Spotting and Fresh Aviation, in collaboration with Bristol Airport, has concluded another successful year of aircraft spotters events, welcoming hundreds of aviation enthusiasts and raising vital funds for charity. https://www.freshaviation.co.uk/fresh-aviation-raises-over-1700-for-great-western-air-ambulance-charity/

Bristol Airport Spotting and Fresh Aviation, in collaboration with Bristol Airport, has concluded another successful year of aircraft spotters events, welcoming hundreds of aviation enthusiasts and raising vital funds for ...

18/09/2025

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner once offered passengers flying from Bristol Airport the chance to enjoy long-haul travel with added comfort and efficiency. When TUI Airways decided to withdraw these services, it left a noticeable gap for travellers across the South West and Wales. The big question now is whether the aircraft will return in the near future. https://www.freshaviation.co.uk/will-the-tui-airways-boeing-787-dreamliner-ever-return-to-bristol-airport/

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner once offered passengers flying from Bristol Airport the chance to enjoy long-haul travel with added comfort and efficiency. When TUI Airways decided to withdraw these services, ...

15/09/2025

Jet2.com along with Jet2CityBreaks have unveiled their Christmas market offerings for the Winter 2026–27 season from Bristol, targeting travellers in the South West. The programme features festive short breaks to three popular European cities — Vienna, Berlin, and Prague. https://www.freshaviation.co.uk/jet2-com-and-jet2citybreaks-launch-christmas-market-trips-for-winter-2026-27-from-bristol-airport/

Jet2.com along with Jet2CityBreaks have unveiled their Christmas market offerings for the Winter 2026–27 season from Bristol, targeting travellers in the South West. The programme features festive short breaks to ...

26/08/2025

Ryanair has announced the launch of a brand-new seasonal route linking Bristol Airport (BRS) with Rovaniemi (RVN), the capital of Finnish Lapland. The move marks the first time that the low-cost carrier has connected the southwest of England directly to the Arctic Circle, and it’s a particularly exciting addition for both spotters and leisure travelers. https://www.freshaviation.co.uk/ryanair-launches-new-bristol-airport-to-rovaniemi-flights/

Ryanair has announced the launch of a brand-new seasonal route linking Bristol Airport (BRS) with Rovaniemi (RVN), the capital of Finnish Lapland. The move marks the first time that the ...

18/08/2025

We held another very successful spotters event at Bristol Airport yesterday afternoon in some glorious sunshine, just over £380 raised for the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity from yesterdays event. Stay tuned for more events.

11/08/2025

It’s an exciting thought; Jet2 operating the Airbus A321neo out of Bristol Airport. Could that become a reality? We explore how likely it is—and what it would mean—for passengers, eager spotters and for the airline. https://www.freshaviation.co.uk/could-we-see-jet2-airbus-a321neos-at-bristol-airport/

It’s an exciting thought; Jet2.com operating the Airbus A321neo out of Bristol Airport. Could that become a reality? Let’s explore how likely it is—and what it would mean—for passengers, eager ...