During the holiday season, airports experience a surge in travelers, leading to increased security lines. One factor that can slow down the process and cause issues is the number of Christmas gifts packed in luggage.
To assist travelers, Ryanair has released a packing guide for Christmas presents, emphasizing the importance of not wrapping gifts before packing them. According to Ryanair, wrapped gifts may be opened, searched, and screened by airport security personnel, potentially ruining the wrapping. The airline recommends packing gifts unwrapped and bringing a folded gift bag to use upon arrival.
In addition, Ryanair advises passengers to place valuable or sentimental items in their smaller carry-on bag rather than checked luggage or larger cabin bags. This ensures that these items stay with the passenger throughout the journey.
Furthermore, travelers are reminded not to include items resembling weapons in their hand luggage, such as toy guns or slingshots, to avoid security issues. Additionally, items like Christmas crackers, sparklers, party poppers, and fireworks should be left at home due to security concerns.
For those purchasing liquid gifts like perfumes, toiletries, or alcohol, it is essential to check the liquid rules of both departure and arrival airports. Duty-free shopping is recommended for items like whiskey or perfume, as passengers can carry their purchases on the plane.
While most UK airports maintain the standard 100ml liquid limit for carry-on luggage, some airports, such as Dublin Airport, have relaxed their rules to allow containers of up to two liters.
Lastly, travelers carrying Christmas food items such as jam, preserves, soups, and custard should pack them in checked luggage as they are considered liquids. It is advisable to check the official website of the departure airport for the latest updates on liquid regulations.
