Passengers and workers frustrated as drone disruption hits Jersey Airport for a second night

Flights disrupted again

Passengers at Jersey Airport said they were angry and frustrated after drone activity prompted further cancellations. The disruption continued for a second night in a row.

Police seek information

States of Jersey Police are investigating the incidents and have asked anyone who knows who is responsible to come forward. No suspect is identified in the report. Basirwe warned that the activity could continue without further action. He said those identified should expect the full consequences of the law.

Impact on airport workers

Richard De La Haye, a taxi driver for more than 40 years, said the disruption was affecting drivers’ business. Uncertainty over whether flights would arrive made it difficult to plan.

He described a choice between leaving and potentially missing passengers who arrive, or waiting for hours if flights do not come in. The cancellations have therefore created difficulties beyond passengers’ travel plans.

Authorities consider support

The government and its operational partners said they were treating the incidents seriously. They are working with UK authorities and specialist agencies to consider extra operational support, improved detection and counter-drone technology. They said relevant agencies were working together and that lessons from the incidents would be acted on swiftly.