Summer Passenger Numbers Show Post-Pandemic Revival

Friday, 3 September 2021 09:19

The number of passengers flying in and out of Jersey last month have more than doubled what they were last year, and are back to 61% of 2019 figures

305,828 people travelled to or from the island by plane and boat in June, July and August.

That's compared to 107,573 during the same period last year.

Air Passengers	2019	2020	2021
June	167,827	2,433	56,249
July	182,818	21,635	78,754
August	196,064	60,524	120,304

Passengers travelling through Jersey Airport during the summer months

Sea Passengers	2019	2020	2021
June	11,903	116	10,662
July	14,257	6,316	16,227
August	17,601	16,549	23,632 (estimate)

Harbour passenger numbers (Poole and Portsmouth routes only)

Ports of Jersey CEO Matt Thomas says it shows growing confidence that people are able to travel safely:

"We’ve seen flight volumes back up to 73% of pre-pandemic levels over the bank holiday weekend, which is far ahead of other regional airports in the UK.

Ports of Jersey CEO Matt Thomas

"Retaining connectivity is so important for islanders who are able to visit loved ones in the UK or go on holiday and for tourists to come to the island and support our visitor economy.

"We’re delighted to see that the harbour has returned to pre-pandemic levels on the direct Poole and Portsmouth routes, with the passenger numbers for July and August now exceeding those for the same period on 2019."

The busy period for Jersey's airport and harbour aren't over yet.

Ports of Jersey says it's expecting flight occupancy to be back to 65% of pre-pandemic levels this coming weekend:

We're looking forward to a busy few days at the airport, with passenger numbers back up to 65% of those pre pandemic.

This does mean there might be queues at check in and Security at peak times, so please arrive extra early to ensure you don't have to rush to catch your flight. pic.twitter.com/twgeUAK0Cp
— Jersey Airport (@JERairport) September 3, 2021