Airport could open on Christmas Day if snow persists
Saturday 18th December 2010, 2:29PM GMT.
Waiting for a flight. The airport would be prepared to open on Christmas Day if the airlines asked for it. (Picture by Peter Frankland, 1070608)
GUERNSEY’S airport could open on Christmas Day as islanders face travel misery over the holiday period.
Hundreds of passengers will pass through the airport this week, many returning home for Christmas.
Deputy director Simon Macphail said his staff were ready to open.
‘If the airlines request it, we can open on Christmas Day,’ he said.
‘The airport will be manned in case of emergency flights anyway, and airlines may wish to move passengers if they are stranded.’
- Read the full story in the Guernsey Press. See below for subscription details.
Island Life
All about Guernsey
Ambassador of the Year 2011
History & Heritage
Visitor Information
Guernsey's government
Campaigns
Voice For Victims
Voice for Victims is a campaign aimed at promoting the rights of those affected by child sexual abuse.
This is Guernsey
Guernsey Press
Useful Links
You know what I love?
All these “thank you” comments we have here. The Airport staff, when they are under no obligation to, put themselves out for the good of the Guernsey people, and get NO thanks.
Something goes a bit awry like snow closing the runway and there are dozens of disgruntled eejits complaining about the airport, its staff, the States, the sqashed hedgehog – in fact anything they can possible think of to whinge about.
Nice balance, Guernsey, nice balance…. chips evenly distributed accross shoulders.
Report abuse
Steady on Billy – people can’t really give their thanks and gratitude for something that hasn’t happened yet.
Granted the gesture is a fantastic one from the staff at the airport (although I’m sure they will be rewarded via overtime payments)but don’t be too quick to dismiss people as being ungrateful. Give ‘em a chance….it’s Christmas! ;)
Report abuse