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Unattended Baggage

Never leave baggage unattended in public areas – it will be treated as suspicious.

Be travel-aware: pack smartly and prepare for security. You may be asked to remove your boots, belts etc, please follow the guidance displayed as you approach security and remove the item.

DO NOT PACK in hand luggage:

  • Sharp items, such as nail clippers, scissors, pocketknives and metal nail files
  • Liquids and gels over 100mls (liquids, aerosols, gels and lighters under 100mls can be carried on, limited to one clear plastic bag of no more than 20 x 20cm.)
  • Items that are classified as restricted or dangerous (restricted items can be packed in hold luggage)

 

DO NOT CARRY OR PACK in hand luggage OR hold luggage:

  • Flammable liquids (including lighters)
  • Gases (eg CO2 canisters)
  • Items classified as dangerous

Any of these items found at screening points will be removed and destroyed.

Contact your airline for more about what you can pack in hand and hold luggage.

Please note that liquid restrictions will remain in place at Glasgow Prestwick Airport. 

Find UK Government guidance on what you can and cannot pack.

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Electrical Equipment

  • Laptop computers and other large electrical items (e.g. hairdryer) must be removed from bags at the passenger security screening point and screened separately.
  • Electronic equipment will not be damaged by X-ray screening.
  • Make sure your electronic devices are charged before you travel. If your device doesn’t switch on when requested, you won’t be allowed to bring it onto the aircraft.
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Security Checks Before You Fly

Liquids, aerosols, gels and lighters under 100mls can be carried on, limited to one clear re-sealable plastic bag of no more than 20x20cm.

  • Remember, you can purchase any liquid, aerosol or gel item – including Duty-Free – after security and carry these on board (but check your airline for flights with stopovers).
  • Baby products required for the duration of the flight are exempt. These include baby milk, sterilised water (that’s in a baby bottle), baby food and wet wipes. Any baby products over 100ml will be screened using enhanced technology.
  • Essential prescription medicines (including sprays and insulin) are exempt from the restrictions. A letter from your relevant qualified medical practitioner or a copy of the prescription will need to be presented with the medicine. Essential medication over 100ml will be screened using enhanced technology.

Passenger Screening and Medical Equipment

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Restricted and Dangerous Goods

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