In the Channel Islands, several flights operated by Aurigny have been canceled due to pilot absences. This disruption affects services connecting Alderney with Guernsey and Southampton. The cancellations will impact flights during the period from March 21 to March 26, 2026. Aurigny announced that these measures were taken in advance to allow for alternative arrangements to be made for those affected, ensuring passengers are informed and can find other travel solutions. They've clarified that these pilot absences were unforeseen and stemmed from operational challenges at Skybus, the airline contracted to operate these services. Jonathan Hinkles, the managing director of Skybus, expressed his sincere apologies to the Alderney community for any inconvenience caused. He mentioned the airline's commitment to understanding the impact of disrupted services on island communities and highlighted the immediate action taken to alert Aurigny about their operational limitations. Hinkles emphasized the importance of delivering consistent and reliable support to these vital air links. Aurigny has communicated that passengers do not need to proactively reach out to the airline, indicating that the situation is being managed and passengers will be informed about their options. This cutback on flights may lead to difficulties for locals and visitors relying on these essential services, which serve as lifelines for accessing other parts of the UK and traveling for essential needs. The airline is working to ensure that all affected customers are provided with the best alternatives during this period of disruption. Overall, while the airline regrets the situation and the impact on passengers, it wants to assure everyone that they are doing everything possible under their current circumstances. The ongoing pilot shortages are a situation Aurigny and Skybus are actively trying to resolve to prevent further disruptions in the future.