By Shauna Bannon Ward
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Passengers travelling through Dublin Airport are now subject to new security rules.
These changes were announced last week and they affect liquid restrictions, from size to the need for clear plastic bags.
However, two rules have remained the same and still need to be followed before you take off on your next flight.
Most of the updates deal with liquids and how they’re brought through Dublin Airport’s security.
From now on, liquids, gels and electronics can stay in your hand luggage when going through security, which means liquids and gels no longer need to be packed inside clear plastic bags.
There is also no limit on the number of liquids and gels that can be carried in your hand luggage.
The previous 100ml maximum limit on liquids and gels no longer applies and items of up to two litres can be carried through security.
These came into effect from midnight on Thursday, 18 September.
However, Dublin Airport noted that people still need to remove items, such as belts, footwear which extends over the ankle, jackets, hoodies and oversized jumpers and cardigans – these should be placed in the security tray before walking through the scanners.
Additionally, you still need to remove all items from their pockets, including keys, wallets and phones too and place them in the security tray.
More changes should be expected, with Dublin Airport sharing that a new dedicated Fast Track facility in Terminal 1 will be established “in time”.
Until then, this area – which is located in the mezzanine level in Terminal 1 – will act as a secondary screening area. It will be open to passengers from 4am until mid-afternoon each day.
The security rules changes are due to a multi-million-euro upgrade by daa in the scanning technology that is used on departing passengers and their hand luggage.
Around 30 new C3 scanners and body scanners have been introduced to Dublin Airport’s two terminals.
These scanners use technology similar to CT scanners in hospitals, generating 3D images of bags, which make it easier to detect what is inside.
