The first of two new baggage scanners at Guernsey Airport has arrived before plans to ease border restrictions.
The bosses said that the scanner will be part of the airport checked baggage system to ensure that it meets the latest security standards.
They added that the need to randomly search luggage will also be eliminated.
The staff stated that their goal is to ensure that the scanner is up and running before the coronavirus travel restrictions are scheduled to change on July 1.
Steve Langlois from the Port of Guernsey said that the delivery of the first scanner was "an important milestone for the project so far."
He said that before passengers’ checked baggage items are processed through it, extensive testing and debugging will be carried out.
“Despite the mandatory delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the project team and professional contractors are working hard to ensure that the equipment is ready before the planned travel restriction changes on July 1,” said Mr. Langlois.
The new equipment is part of a £12 million upgrade, which includes replacing current X-ray scanners with 3D technology, which can reduce passenger queue time, Port Guernsey said.
The current equipment has been in use since 2004 and no longer meets the requirements of the British Ministry of Transport.
The airport previously stated that if it is not replaced, the regulator may need to conduct more manual searches-resulting in longer check-in procedures, especially during peak hours.
Currently, Guernsey will resume normal travel with the United Kingdom, Jersey, Isle of Man and the Republic of Ireland from July 1.
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