Jersey Airport drone chaos: Flights disrupted, passengers stranded for a second night
Jersey Airport faced a second consecutive evening of flight disruption on Saturday after unauthorised drones were reported near the airfield, forcing four incoming flights to change their landing plans. The activity affected inbound services, with passengers facing cancellations, diversions and delays. Airlines are arranging alternative travel for affected passengers. In a statement, Jersey…
Jersey Airport experienced a second evening of flight disruptions on Saturday due to unauthorized drones near the airfield, which forced four incoming flights to alter their landing plans. Passengers faced cancellations, diversions, and delays as airlines arranged alternative travel. Jersey Airport stated that due to illegal and persistent drone activity, four flights were unable to land as scheduled, and alternative travel arrangements were made for affected passengers.
The disruption followed reports of drone sightings on Friday evening, leading to the diversion of three incoming flights from Gatwick, Heathrow, and Southampton. On Saturday, a British Airways flight from Heathrow had to return to London, according to flight-tracking website Flightradar24. Passengers, including those affected by the rugby club's cancelled flight home, expressed frustration and called for prosecution of those responsible.
Jersey's Chief Minister condemned the drone activity, emphasizing the seriousness of the incidents and ongoing police investigations. Authorities are collaborating with UK agencies to enhance detection capabilities and counter-drone technology, while the airport reiterated its commitment to passenger safety.
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