Advice issued to help festive travellers

Tuesday 20 December 2022

Passengers flying this Christmas and New Year are being encouraged to check any bags in the day before to help avoid queues at Guernsey Airport.

They are also being advised not to wrap presents being taken in hand luggage as they might need to be opened by security.

Anyone on the red-eye flights operated by Aurigny can check-in hold baggage the day before between 15:00 and 20:00.

Head of Passenger Operations and Aviation Security at Guernsey Ports Steve Langlois said that this helps keep passengers moving as smoothly as possible through the main terminal and departures area. 

“We are therefore encouraging passengers with hold baggage items to use the Twilight Check-In service during this festive holiday period,’ he said.

Passengers should allow plenty of time to complete their check-in and security formalities through the airport or harbour terminals.

Please see below our planned Christmas and New Year opening hours.

Times may be subject to change but we will provide and publish updates to keep you informed.
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Mr Langlois said passengers intending to fly with presents in their hand baggage should note that requirements are in place for carrying items through security.

“Wrapped presents in airport hand luggage will be screened and may have to be opened by security staff so they can check any contents,” he said.

“We suggest passengers who are travelling with gifts in hand luggage should leave them un-wrapped for the duration of their journey. Any wrapped presents can however be checked-in with hold baggage.

"Passengers should not carry party poppers and sparklers in hand baggage or in checked-in hold baggage, these items are not permitted onboard aircraft. The standard security rules are still in place for prohibited hand luggage items, including toys of any kind that resemble firearms as these are not permitted and will be removed.”

Any gift sets that have containers of more than 100ml will need to be placed in hold baggage.

Passengers who require special assistance into and out of Guernsey Ports should register this with their airline or ferry operator before they are due to travel.