Dublin Airport warns passengers of security rule changes from Sunday, September 1

Passengers “must be prepared to remove all liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) from their hand luggage prior to screening, with all LAGs to be under 100mls,” the airport said.

The rollout of new C3 scanners in Dublin, Shannon and Ireland West Airports had seen passengers permitted to keep laptops and liquids in their hand luggage, and the removal of the 100ml limit.

However, temporary changes to EU regulations now see a step backwards.

“These changes, which apply to all airports in Ireland and Europe with C3 scanners, are being introduced at a time when the roll-out of new C3 scanners is ongoing at Dublin Airport,” said its managing director, Gary McLean.

With the C3 rollout at different stages in Terminal 1 and 2, the new guidance for each differs slightly.

Terminal 1:

• All liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) in hand luggage must be under 100mls
• All LAGs must fit inside one clear 1 litre bag
• Only one bag is permitted per passenger
• Passengers should be prepared to take large electronic items (laptops, tablets etc) out of their bags

Terminal 2:

• All liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) in hand luggage must be under 100mls
• All LAGs should be put into clear bags, but there is no limit on the number of bags or 100mls containers that a passenger can have
• Large electronic items (laptops, tablets etc) can stay in hand luggage

There are exemptions for baby food and milk, medicines or special dietary requirements – these can be in containers over 100mls, but must be removed from bags and presented for screening.

“In Terminal 2, all of the security lanes in operation are now fitted with new C3 scanners, so all passengers are assured of using a C3 scanner,” Mr McLean said.

“However, in Terminal 1, due to the age of the building, the roll-out is taking slightly longer, so it cannot be guaranteed whether a passenger will go through a lane with C3 scanners installed or the older technology.”

Dublin Airport is on track to complete the rollout of its C3 scanners by October 2025, it has confirmed.

“We hope that these temporary restrictions are only in place for a short period and that the EU will be able to lift them as soon as possible,” Mr McLean added.