A MAJOR travel rule change is set to kick in at Irish airports in just days as an annoying rule is set to return.
Dublin Airport had been introducing new scanners that allowed passengers to carry any size liquids in their hand luggage, which avoided holidaymakers having to place 100ml liquids in a plastic bag for security checks.
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However, new EU rules that kick in from September 1, 2024 mean travellers passing through Dublin Airport will have to revert to separating liquids under 100ml into a plastic bag.
While the new scanners in Dublin Airport that avoided the annoying rule and were a hit with passengers have been successful, the 100ml rule is set to return until all airports across Europe can introduce a similar standardised procedure.
The new European Commission directive for EU airports has advised that from September 1, “passengers will not be permitted to carry liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) in containers greater than 100ml in their cabin baggage through security at the airport.
“All liquid, aerosol and gels (LAGs) must be stored in containers of 100ml or less and stored in clear transparent bags and taken out of your cabin baggage before going through security.
“There will be no limit on the number of plastic bags used per passenger.”
Passengers are advised to check the airport they are travelling from for specific restrictions.
The European Union website details the liquid measures under luggage restrictions.
The website reads: “When travelling by plane from an airport in the EU, you should keep in mind certain security requirements when packing and boarding.
“Liquids carried in the aircraft cabin such as aerosols, drinks, toothpaste, cosmetic creams or gels must be carried in a transparent plastic bag – maximum capacity 1 litre – and no container may hold more than 100 ml.
“Liquid containers larger than 100 ml must be placed in checked baggage.
“The volume restriction does not apply to medicines and baby food.”
Dublin Airport have issued a reminder to passengers over the returning rule.
They said: “Only liquids in containers of 100ml capacity or less, fitting comfortably into a one litre transparent plastic bag (approx. 20cm x 20cm) when fully closed, are permitted.
“This transparent bag, with containers of 100ml should then be presented at the passenger security screening area.”
Ireland West Airport reminder
Ireland West Airport in Knock has also issued a reminder for passengers over the regulatory change.
A pop-up message on their website reads: “Temporary restrictions at airports in the EU.
“Due to an EU regulatory change regarding security screening equipment the following will come into effect from September 1 at Ireland West Airport.
“Electronic items such as laptops, tablets and mobiles can stay inside your cabin bag at security screening.
“Liquids and gels under 100ml must be placed in a clear and transparent bag outside your cabin bag.
“Essential items over 100ml such as baby products, medicines and special dietary requirements must be presented in a separate clear and transparent bag.”
They added: “Liquids, aerosols and gels over 100ml will not be permitted unless containing essential items listed.”
