The summer tourism season is almost here and millions of holidaymakers are set to pass through Dublin Airport during the coming months.
Dublin Airport has flights to almost 190 destinations in 39 countries this summer, operated by 44 airlines. More than 1.5 million extra seats have been added across the airport’s route network, which is 6% higher when compared to last summer.
If you are travelling through Dublin Airport over the coming months and need a refresher on how to prepare for security screening, here is everything you need to know.
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What is allowed in your hand luggage at Dublin Airport?
Each passenger is permitted to carry one single transparent 1l liquid bag. The bag must be sealed shut and all containers inside must be 100ml or less.
At security screening, liquids must be presented separate to your hand luggage. There are free plastic bags available before you go through security.
Some passengers will be allowed liquids of plus 100ml, such as baby milk, medicine or special dietary liquids. If this applies to you, you must ask a Security Officer for an allowed liquids tray.
Dublin Airport advised that there ideally should be no sharp objects in hand baggage. However, small items of less than 6cm in size are allowed eg, a small nail scissors.
Stunning devices and incapacitating devices, projectile-firing weapons and tools including crowbars, drills and saws are prohibited from your hand luggage.
What to do when going through security
When going through security, take laptops and electrical items out of their bag/cover and place them separately in a tray. You need to also separate your liquids from your hand luggage.
You must keep coins, keys, wallets, mobile phones and other small items in your coat or hand baggage or place them directly into the tray. You should also place your hand baggage and coat into a tray.
If you need to remove jewellery, Dublin Airport advises that you should put it in your bag for safe keeping. Boots, belts, metallic watches, jackets, hats and sunglasses should also be removed.
Carry-on cabin baggage should be placed in a separate tray. Passengers should not overload the trays and instead use as many as needed.
To find out more information about preparing for security at Dublin Airport, click here.
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