Guernsey Airport

A new body scanner is now in service at Guernsey Airport after being installed by our maintenance team and the manufacturer Rohde & Schwarz UK Ltd. The scanner is the first equipment of its type to be installed at a Channel Island airport and is part of a comprehensive £1.5 million programme to refresh all passenger and baggage security scanning equipment. Deputy Head of Aviation Services…

Guernsey-based airlines Aurigny and Blue Islands are offering assitance to its passengers who have been caught up with Thomas Cook airlines and holidays ceasing trading. Aurigny Chief Executive, Mark Darby said: “We know that some Aurigny customers will have flights and holidays booked with Thomas Cook, which will now need to be re-arranged and as Guernsey’s community airline we’d…

Guernsey Airport is again apologising to departing passengers who have experienced poor service in recent weeks, and has taken steps to ensure the issues are addressed. Head of Aviation Services at Guernsey Airport Ash Nicholas said:  “We are making every effort to address the recent situation, and once all the new scanning equipment is in place we are confident travellers will see a…

Guernsey Airport is looking to appoint a third party service provider to handle all passengers who require assistance with their journey through the Airport. Passengers who need extra support are currently handled by the ground handling agents, but the use of a dedicated team to provide this assistance is more typical in the UK and is now seeking to be adopted at Guernsey Airport. The successful…

Guernsey Airport has successfully achieved certification of its Air Navigation Services and Air Traffic Controller Training Organisation issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and the first organisation to complete the certification process in under a year.   Guernsey Airport is only the second entity outside the European Union to achieve this EASA certification…

Guernsey Airport is looking to introduce new technology that could reduce the requirement for physical bag checks at Guernsey Airport and help address concerns raised by passengers. In the last 12 months the UK Civil Aviation Authority, who advise the Channel Islands Director of Civil Aviation (the DCA) on security matters, has carried out a review of processing of passengers at Guernsey…

A marauding terrorist attack was ended after armed police responded to a 999 call of a man stabbing people in the airport terminal. This frightening scenario was all part of a tri-service exercise simulating a type of attack which has become all-too common: a car deliberately colliding with members of the public outside of airport departures before the driver proceeded inside to begin a knife…

Forest Road between Le Chene traffic lights and Forest Road Garage will be closed to traffic from early Monday morning (11th March 2019) through until early Saturday morning (16th March 2019). Traffic heading from St Peter Port heading towards the Airport will be diverted at the Mount Row traffic lights, through St Andrew's and Les Blicqs as far as Le Chene Hill where they will then be able…

Guernsey Airport’s security enhancement project is now entering its final phase before the upgrade work is due to be finished by the end of March 2019. The two security lanes will continue to be available for peak time departures whilst this phase of work takes place. Additional space for passengers to place their outer clothing, cabin baggage, and electronic devices in special trays will be…

Passengers travelling out of Guernsey and Alderney Airports this festive season are reminded to try to pack for a smooth journey through both airports. Knowing what can and cannot be taken in hand or hold baggage will save you time, and inconvenience, and make your journey more enjoyable. Wrapped Christmas presents in hand luggage are not exempt from the current aviation security measures…