Jersey Airport warns of busy Christmas travel

Aerial view of Jersey airport. A large car park, next to the airport, is half filled with vehicles. A wall separates the car park from the airport. Large buildings and an air traffic control tower overlook the car park. A plane is parked at the airport. Green trees and residential homes can be seen in the distance behind the site.
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Presents in hand luggage should be unwrapped, Ports of Jersey said

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Ports of Jersey has warned of a busy Christmas period with more than 20,000 people set to fly across four days.

The operator said about 218 flights have been scheduled at the airport between Friday and Tuesday, with up to 22,000 people expected to travel.

It has urged passengers to "arrive in good time" for flights, adding queues should be expected.

Ports said any presents in hand luggage should remain unwrapped.

In addition to regular services to and from the UK, Ports said charters to Tenerife and Maderia would also be operating.

"With this many busy flights, passengers can expect some queuing and should therefore leave plenty of time to check in their hold luggage and clear security," it added.

Ports said motorists were able to use the overflow car park.

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