How can I prepare for security?

Here's a quick reminder of what you can do to help you pass through security as quickly as possible. It'll help speed things up for everyone if you take these steps while you're in the queue.

-Remove your belt, if you're wearing one, and empty your pockets (e.g. keys, loose change) and pack these in your hand luggage.

-Remove any outdoor clothing, boots or shoes with heels, ready to place them in a tray. - All liquids – including water and any creams, lotions, perfumes, hand sanitiser, foods, lighters – must be in containers no larger than 100ml.

- These containers must be in a single, transparent, resealable plastic bag which holds no more than a litre and measures approximately 20cm x 20cm (limited to one bag per person).

- Take your liquids bag out of your hand luggage, ready to pop it in a tray.

- Remove all large electrical items (laptops, tablets, e-readers, hair straighteners etc.) from your hand luggage. You'll need to get ready to place them flat in a separate tray ensuring they're not covered or on top of each other. Make sure they're charged, too.

While UK airports are installing new scanners to prepare for changes in security restrictions, at this time you should still follow current guidelines as not all airports have changed* and destination airports still have these restrictions in place for your flight home. Check government hand luggage restrictions at UK airports and at Irish airports for more details about medical and dietary exceptions.

*We recommend you check your departure airport website for their most up-to-date security advice.