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The first of two Hold Baggage System scanners for Guernsey Airport has arrived and is being installed after part of the passenger terminal was demolished to make space.
Funding of up to £12m has been agreed to replace the current equipment with new 3D technology, as the current 17-year-old scanners no longer meet the UK's Department for Transport's security requirements.
“The delivery of the first HBS scanner is a significant milestone in the project so far," said Guernsey Ports’ Head of Passenger Operations and Aviation Security Steve Langlois.
"Extensive testing and commissioning of the HBS scanner will now take place before passengers’ hold baggage items are processed through it."
Mr Langlois said that contractors "are working hard" to ensure the equipment is ready ahead of the planned change in travel restrictions on 1 July 2021, but could not give any assurances that this will be the case.
The planned removal of all restrictions between Guernsey and the rest of the Common Travel area remains under review, with a press briefing tomorrow following this week's meeting of the Civil Contingencies Authority.
Passengers travelling with Aurigny on UK flights can check-in their hold baggage items on the afternoon prior to the day of travel. Its Twilight Check-in is open every day from 15:00 to 18:30.
“As customer demand and flights have increased and UK flights are now operating daily," said PR Manager Jess Mauger.
"Aurigny’s Twilight Check-In service is now open seven days a week. We would strongly recommend our passengers use this service whenever possible on applicable services if travelling with hold baggage items.”
Check-in on the day closes 45 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Passengers should allow plenty of time to complete their journey through the airport.
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