Comments on: Video – Aircraft’s open door shuts the airport

By: L'eree Lad

L'eree Lad — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:05:33 +0000

I’m not sure what use those security measures would have been to the people in the terminal if there had been a bomb on board the plane ?!

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By: A.J.

A.J. — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 11:48:37 +0000

If a terrorist planned to blow up a plane I’m sure there are easier ways to gain access without using the front door,thereby avoiding the humilation and expense of ‘strip searching’ that thousands of ‘innocent’ passengers have to endure.

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By: Dave Haslam

Dave Haslam — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 09:29:35 +0000

Get with the times TFJ

I think you’ll find states clipboards have all been replaced with iPads. All part of the FTP you know.

This post is sponsored by Cilit Bang. Bang and the Dirt is gone.

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By: GCI guy

GCI guy — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:56:04 +0000

A terminal with two doors which require an ID card and a code to open separating the passengers and the planes?? Not too unsafe..

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By: devonisyellow

devonisyellow — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:44:41 +0000

The video looked like a clip from Camberwick Green ! I was waiting to hear Brian Cant’s voice on the PA system.

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By: islander

islander — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:07:52 +0000

Is this a lack of security in and around the Airport due to costing cuts.Based at the airport was a special branch officer who did not fullfill his duties during the airport closure.The airport opens at 6am and the incident was not reported until 06.30am by this officer.

I hope the states of guernsey will tell us the cost of this incident and also question the security duties during the closure of the airport.

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By: L'eree Lad

L'eree Lad — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 09:40:41 +0000

Is it really in-line with UK & EU regulations to leave a plane which was subject to a security breach on the runway right outside a terminal building full of passengers?!!

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By: The Flying Jerseyman

The Flying Jerseyman — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 08:26:18 +0000

I must say that I agree with all the comments in 1-8 above. Yes airport security is important but as previously stated why shut down an entire airport simply because a door on one aircraft was left open, yes it has to be looked into (excuse the pun!) but not at the expense of shutting down an entire airfield.
It seems that as with most things now in this namby pamby world in which we live common sense is not actually that common at all and the “Elf & Safety” brigade and pen pushers who sit behind desks all day just love giving themselves something to do, any excuse to put on a yellow high viz jacket, get outside in the fresh air and walk about with a clip board looking important, well I suppose it helps boost their ego’s!

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By: Johno

Johno — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 08:26:14 +0000

Wouldn’t be surprised if the Police delay was brought about because they were preparing a risk assessment before ‘going in’ !

Absolute farce.

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By: what

what — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 07:58:21 +0000

What? Does this mean that the pilot is no longer allowed to run and catch his plane just as it starts moving away?

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By: The Watcher

The Watcher — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 07:47:48 +0000

It always amazes me that, with little or no knowledge of the real facts, so many people are suddenly ‘experts’ (note the small e) on this Island.
Be grateful for the real Experts who are trained to a high standard and carry out their duties in a proficient and professional manner. Would you approach an aircraft that there was uncertainty about potentially placing yourself in danger? I would suggest not!
People of Guernsey, be thankful that the UK & EU regulations that Guernsey Airport must comply with to travel as easily between the two as we do on a daily basis is due to the professionalism and security that is in place. It is there for good reason!

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By: Johns

Johns — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:56:36 +0000

I seem to recall that a local security company has responsibility for airport security during the night.
If that still is the case what are we paying for.

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By: Jon

Jon — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:49:04 +0000

Personally I find it quite sad, once upon a time, whoever was responsible for sealing the aircraft door would’ve have had a few words said to them and that would’ve been the end of it. These days it takes several staff, airport management, police, bomb squad and god knows who else to completely close the airport and practically have to tear the aircraft apart looking for bombs and drugs.

I realise security has had to be increased over the years because of terrorists in other parts of the world but I also think common sense has to be brought into decisions, people have attempted to bomb trains and buses and you don’t get the over the top security there.

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By: Charlie G

Charlie G — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:26:16 +0000

Congratulations once again to all the law enforcement groups involved with
The latest AirPort shambles.No one denys that we need to keep an eye on things when it comes to security,but Mel and Flying Scot how right You are,problem is though ,with the British way of doing things,there is no thinking or common sense,just the usual total over exageration of handling things! Come to think of it,where were those fine examples of Police purchasing,namely the armoured tank(sorry,land Rover)’and the two high speed motorway BMW X5,s ,full of high tech terrorist busting material.oh deary me.

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By: David

David — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:16:39 +0000

Less Flybe Guernsey staff may make the remaining overworked/tired staff make more errors.. maybe a sign of things to come !

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