Passengers checking in luggage at Guernsey Airport are being asked to arrive early as work starts on a new baggage handling system.
Until the new system is in place, passengers will be randomly selected to have their hold baggage hand-searched, in accordance with regulatory requirements.
“Our security partner G4S will carry out these searches with discretion and professionalism and we appreciate passengers’ patience and cooperation while these additional controls are in place”, said Ross Coppolo, Chief Operations Officer at Guernsey Ports.
“We are asking passengers who plan to check-in any hold bags to allow increased time at the airport in the event that their luggage is selected for a hand search. As a gesture to thank those who are selected for their cooperation, we are providing them with a voucher to spend on refreshments in the departure lounge”.
The temporary measures are expected to be in place until spring 2021. Those travelling with hand baggage will not be affected.
“We thank all passengers for their understanding while we complete this project which will result in a modern and resilient system and a significant improvement in the passenger experience once completed in 2021.”