When it is accepted at the check-in desk, each item of checked baggage will be given a destination tag showing your flight number and a receipt portion will be attached to your ticket. It is important to keep this receipt as it contains important information about your flight details, and will help track your baggage if it is delayed or misplaced. Ensure the tag shows the correct destination and flight number and, if you are making connections en route, that your baggage is checked to your final destination.
Have your laptop and any other electrical devices ready to place in trays at the airport security point. It is also advisable to have all your devices fully charged before you travel. Never carry packages with unidentified contents on behalf of other people. If you are asked to do so, you should contact the airport police, customs or member of staff immediately.
Your checked baggage will be screened by security prior to loading. Airline liability can be reduced for both checked and unchecked baggage if your baggage was:. Your airline may carry some items of baggage with special precautions. There may be an additional charge to carry these items and it is always advisable to check with the airline in advance regarding special arrangements. For example, the following may be considered restricted items:.
Contact your airline if you have any concerns about airline baggage or on-board security issues. You can also check the airports website for more information on airport security. If you have a question about this topic you can contact the Citizens Information Phone Service on 07 Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm. You can also contact your local Citizens Information Centre or Request a call back from an information officer.
Introduction As part of air transport security measures, you are not allowed to bring certain items into a restricted area of an Irish airport or on board an aircraft leaving an EU airport.
Rules You cannot bring the following items into restricted areas of an airport or on board an aircraft: Projectile-firing weapons — firearms, toy or replica guns, firearm parts except telescopic sights airguns, pellet guns, BB guns flare guns, starting pistols, bows or crossbows, arrows, harpoon guns and spear guns, slingshots and catapults Stunning devices designed specifically to stun or immobilise - stun guns, tasers and stun batons, animal stunners and animal killers, disabling and incapacitating chemicals, gases and sprays, such as mace, pepper sprays, capsicum sprays, tear gas, acid sprays and animal repellent sprays Sharp items - knives with blades over 6cm , razor blades, box cutters, scissors with blades over 6cm from fulcrum , axes, hatchets, cleavers, ice axes, ice picks swords, sabres, sharp or pointed martial arts equipment Trade tools - crowbars, drills and drill bits, saws, blowtorches, bolt guns, nail guns, or any tool with a blade or shaft over 6cm e.
Restrictions on liquids and security checkpoints There are restrictions in operation throughout the EU, which limit the amount of liquids in carry-on hand luggage. Liquids include the following items: Water and other drinks, soups and syrups Gels including hair and shower gels Creams, lotions and oils Perfumes Pastes including toothpaste Mascara Pressurised containers including foams and deodorants You may still pack liquids in luggage that you check in, the new restrictions only apply to hand luggage.
Planning your baggage requirements Ensure your bag is securely closed and locked if possible. Hairdryers, straighteners, travel irons and electric shavers can be carried in your hand or hold luggage. You must also check the size of keyboards, power supplies and transformers, and external hard drives. You can still take other accessories, such as headphones, in your hand luggage, and can usually take camera equipment in your hand and hold luggage, although restrictions might apply to specialist equipment.
Contact your airline before you book if you want to travel with a large musical instrument. You may need to make special arrangements, such as buying an extra seat. Pushchairs, walking aids and wheelchairs are usually allowed in the cabin, but will need to be security screened first. Unsurprisingly, you cannot take any guns, sharp knives, certain scissors or firearms including air rifles and starting pistols as hand luggage.
You may be able to take them as hold luggage - check with your airline before you travel. Party poppers, flares, bleach smoke cartridges, fireworks or model guns cannot be taken on the aircraft at any point.
Razor blades, toy or replica guns including water pistols , tools, darts, sports bats, clubs or cues, catapults or slingshots or items that could be used as a potential weapon are all forbidden in hand luggage. You can only carry one lighter on board. Lighters and e-cigarettes must be included within the liquid allowance and kept inside a re-sealable plastic bag like the ones used for liquids , which you must keep on you throughout the flight.
You cannot put it in your hold luggage or put it in your hand luggage after screening. You may take a single butane lighter or a box of safety matches on board the aircraft but only if carried on your person. Zippo lighters are also allowed as your one lighter. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. You can carry breast milk in containers up to two litres but no frozen breast milk.
Each container will be screened at security, they may ask you to open the containers to screen the liquid.
Any electrical items need to have enough charge for you to turn them on. Lithium batteries must be carried in your hand luggage this usually means your phone and your laptop. You also have to double check that keyboards, power supplies and external hard drives are no larger than those dimensions. You can also take hairdryers or straighteners, electric shavers, travel irons and e-cigarettes in your carry-on luggage. You need to take these items out of your bag to go through the scanner on their own:.
Prepare in advance Before booking, check with your airline about travelling with a large musical instrument — you may have to book an extra seat for it on the plane. Mobility aids, such as pushchairs, wheelchairs, walking frames and sticks, are usually allowed in the cabin check with the airline if you have battery-powered aids but will need to be screened first.
You may be surprised to hear that all of the below are allowed in hand luggage:. These could be taken from you at security. For more information visit gov.
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