No set end date for 100ml liquid limit at Jersey Airport

Thursday 13 June 2024

Ports of Jersey is unable to confirm how long the reintroduction of 100ml limits on liquids in hand luggage will be in place at Jersey Airport.

The restrictions returned last Sunday after being announced 48 hours earlier.

Ports of Jersey said the change, which is being applied at some regional airports in the UK, follows a directive from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) and is “not in response to a specific threat”.

All of the airports affected had previously scrapped the 100ml liquid rules after introducing high-tech security scanners.

Following queries from Express, a Ports spokesperson said: “We don’t know how long this restriction is likely to be in place as it has been imposed by the UK Department for Transport (DfT) in conjunction with the Channel Islands Director of Civil Aviation.

“There have been no problems with the machines in Jersey Airport.”

The UK Department for Transport said the move was to "enable further improvements to be made to the new checkpoint systems". 

Ports of Jersey also confirmed that signage was being updated at the Airport, and admitted that changes had caused small queues at peak periods as passengers preparation time increases.

The spokesperson said: “Passengers are asked to prepare for Security by removing liquids from hand luggage in advance, and ensuring that any liquids over 100ml are checked into hold luggage. The only exceptions are medications and infant drinks.

“We have been working hard to minimise the impact on passengers as they travel through Jersey Airport."

This work includes publishing the information on social media, making regular PA announcements, and staff explaining changes to passengers at Security and check-in.

“We have also been working closely with airlines operating to Jersey to manage the temporary restrictions as efficiently as possible," the spokesperson added.

What are the rules?

• Liquids, aerosols, gels, or pastes may be carried through security where the maximum volume of any individual container being carried is no greater than 100ml and the content is not frozen.
• All liquids, aerosols, gels and pastes carried in hand luggage will have to be removed and placed in the security trays for screening. There is no need to place them in a separate tray or in a plastic bag.
• Where liquids, gels or pastes in containers greater than 100ml are required for medical purposes, for infants, or a special dietary requirement for medical purposes, these will be subjected to additional screening methods.
• Medication more than 100ml in hand luggage must be accompanied by a prescription, doctor’s note or any supporting medical documentation.