Blog: The 'open' skies the limit
Today's States debate has attracted attention from airlines, business groups like the Chamber of Commerce, and aviation anoraks.
But perhaps it hasn't drawn in the swell of broader public opinion we sometimes see ahead of a big States vote.
And that is surprising because this could be one of, if not the single biggest decision - and the single biggest gamble - this States make.
We have heard big promises from 'open skies' supporters, and severe warnings from its opponents.
Those supporting it, led by Economic Development, sell 'open skies' as a one-way ticket to more routes, more choice and cheaper fares.
The opponents, which include Blue Islands and Aurigny, but also one former Bailiff, say Guernsey is too small to sustain the level of competition that comes with open skies - it will allow big carriers to cherry-pick the best bits, and cripple our current airlines who offer year-round, flexible services.
And ultimately there is no way to really know which way it would go.
'Open skies' - a free market approach, where airlines do not need government licences to start up a service - does appear to have worked for some places, including Jersey.
The media's go-to travel expert Simon Calder says it has also worked in island communities like the Azores.
But is Guernsey just that little bit too small, and a little too lacking in tourism appeal, to benefit in the same way?
That is the question deputies are having to answer - some will look eagerly at what can be gained, others will be fearful of everything that could be lost.
And don't underestimate the stakes, the island's economy depends upon its transport links.
The future for our biggest local industries may well depend on what the States decide this week.