Airport could open on Christmas Day if snow persists

GUERNSEY'S airport could open on Christmas Day as islanders face travel misery over the holiday period.

Hundreds of passengers will pass through the airport this week, many returning home for Christmas.

Deputy director Simon Macphail said his staff were ready to open.

'If the airlines request it, we can open on Christmas Day,' he said.

'The airport will be manned in case of emergency flights anyway, and airlines may wish to move passengers if they are stranded.'

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