UP UNTIL now, the discussion about Aurigny and Alderney has been based on airline economics. Even though from the Alderney side, we are never privy to detailed management accounts, occupancy figures and overhead apportion, it has been firmly told to us that the airline operation on Alderney has overspent by £600,000 with a total subsidy of £2.6m., in addition to earned revenue. However, the recent announcement, two days before an election, of a £5 hike on the Guernsey ticket and £25-30 on a Southampton ticket, has moved the argument from economics to making Aurigny a political football.