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Drone Reports Near Jersey Airport Prompt Investigation and Travel Delays
Name: __________________________ Date: __________________
Read the story
Drone reports near Jersey Airport disrupted arriving flights on October 30 and 31, prompting cancellations and diversions. Jersey is one of the Channel Islands, situated between Britain and France.
Among the affected services, a flight from Madeira was diverted to Paris on Saturday, ITV reported. Channel 103 reported on Monday that some passengers were still waiting for replacement flights after the weekend disruption.
Police are investigating the incidents. Jersey's government says it is discussing additional support, improved detection and counter-drone technology with UK authorities and specialist agencies. These are measures being explored, not a confirmed deployment of a specific system.
Source: Channel 103, 2026-11-02. https://www.channel103.com/news/jersey/airport-drones-every-available-avenue-is-being-pursued/
Read and practise
Which nights were affected by the reported drone activity?
- October 30 and 31
- October 29 and 30
- October 31 and November 1
What did Channel 103 report about passengers on Monday?
- All affected passengers had reached Jersey.
- All affected passengers had decided not to travel.
- Some were still waiting for replacement flights.
How does the article describe the proposed response to drones?
- Police have identified and charged the person responsible.
- The government is discussing extra support and technology.
- A named counter-drone system has already been deployed.
Your turn
Contrast the confirmed effect on passengers with the status of the proposed drone measures.
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