Blue Islands is set to try out flights between the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man next month,

The airline will trial the route for 5 weeks, from 7 November to 7 December, following feedback from businesses in the three Crown Dependencies.

"Blue Islands is committed to providing services that bring strategic benefit to the islands. We’re launching this trial with a number of cornerstone corporate partners, who have each taken an advance allocation of seats, enabling us to explore the longer-term viability of a year-round service."

The flights, which will operate on Tuesdays and Thursdays, will cost at least £469 return.

Islanders in Guernsey will also be able to take advantage of the new route, which will include a stopover in Jersey before travelling onto the Isle of Man.

Jersey Finance CEO, Joe Moynihan says the route could bring a number of benefits to the islands.

"As both islands are leading international financial centres, numerous Jersey firms have well-established connections with the Isle of Man, maintaining a presence in both jurisdictions."

The airline says if the trial is successful, a full timetable will be released early next year.