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Tens of thousands of passengers are set to travel in and out of Jersey between now and Easter Monday… but many of them are facing a twin threat of disruption to their plans.
Industrial action by staff at Heathrow Airport and high winds affecting ferry sailings have caused several cancellations as Islanders prepare for the start of the Easter school holidays.
Some of those planning to use British Airways' route to London Heathrow have been obliged to amend or cancel their arrangements as a result of a strike by Heathrow baggage handlers.
A total of six BA Jersey-Heathrow flights in each direction have been cancelled over the first nine days of April, including the afternoon services on Saturday and Sunday, and the early morning return trip on Monday.
Pictured: A total of six BA Jersey-Heathrow flights in each direction have been cancelled over the first nine days of April. (Nick Morrish/British Airways)
A BA statement said: “Following Heathrow's requirement for us to reduce the number of passengers travelling during the period of its employees' proposed strike action, we've regrettably had to make a small number of adjustments to our schedule.
“We've apologised to customers whose travel plans have been affected and have offered them a range of options, including rebooking onto a new flight with us or another airline, or requesting a full refund.”
Meanwhile strong winds of force six or seven, with gusts to force eight, have had a significant impact on ferry services, with Condor cancelling Friday's services to Poole, Guernsey and Saint Malo, as well as the morning boat to Saint Malo on Saturday and the Commodore Clipper sailing to Portsmouth on Friday night.
Pictured: Ferry services to Saint Malo have been impacted.
Winds are forecast to ease on Saturday afternoon, with Condor adding extra sailings on the Portsmouth and Saint Malo routes on Sunday.
Ports of Jersey is reminding departing air passengers to allow longer than usual for their journey through the Airport in the coming days as the Easter get-away begins.
A spokesperson said more than 50,000 passengers were expected to travel in and out of the Airport between now and 10 April and that with a large number of flights, many departing within minutes of each other, passengers should leave plenty of time to check in their luggage and clear security.
Those needing to book special assistance are advised to contact their airline before travelling, while all passengers have been recommended to check baggage rules with their airlines.
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