Winds are anticipated to reach speeds well above safe operating limits by the evening, which will see the cancellation of some outbound and inbound flights from late afternoon.

Some early morning services on Friday will also be affected. 

Airlines are contacting affected passengers with advice on how to rearrange their travel. 

The Guernsey Airport terminal is expected to reopen at 7am on Friday, following early morning safety inspections. The first inbound flights on Friday are currently expected to arrive in the island after 8.30am.

Alderney Airport will also close at 6pm on Thursday, however flights to and from the island may be subject to weather disruption earlier in the day.  

Guernsey Ports Airport Director, Richard Thomasson, said the airport was activating its contingency plans, with the help of airlines and other stakeholders. 

“Severe weather events obviously pose particular challenges for air travel, and our priority first and foremost is the safety of the travelling public, as well as that of our own staff.

“Working with our airline partners and other stakeholders, we have agreed a plan that will keep everyone safe, but also minimise disruption and ensure operations return to normal as quickly as possible.”

The latest information on arrivals and departures is available at Arrivals & Departures | Guernsey Airport | Channel Islands.

The latest updates from across the States of Guernsey can be found at gov.gg/StormGoretti 

The event is taking place at Guernsey Airport on Sunday 11th January 10:00-17:00.

There will be 25 exhibiting business from across the travel industry including airlines, ferry operators, travel agents, tour operators, tourism boards and travel retailers. They will be offering first-hand travel advice, exclusive discounts for attendees and holiday inspiration for trips departing from Guernsey.

The Travel Showcase is designed primarily for Guernsey-based travellers, offering a convenient one-stop event promoting outbound travel and air and sea connectivity from Guernsey.

Admission and parking is free of charge for all attendees throughout this event.

Full list of exhibitors

Aurigny, ABM, Bailiwick Bar & Kitchen, Bailiwick Tours and Guides, Black Pineapple Travel, Blue Ginger Travel, Brittany Ferries, Butterfield, Coop Mobile, CI Travel (FlyDirect), Evolution Travel, Evie Guernsey, Guernsey Ports, Islands Insurance, Isle of Sark Shipping, Hertz, Heathrow Airport, Pula Aviation, Red Carnation Hotels, Sark Tourism, SixT, Travel Counsellors, Uniworld River Cruises, Visit Alderney & Wayfarers Travel.