Frequently Asked Questions

How can I prepare for security at the airport?

Here are some top tips to help you pass through security ASAP. It’ll help speed things up for everyone if you do these while you’re still in the queue:

– Remove your belt and empty your pockets and pack items in your hand luggage.

– Remove any outdoor clothing, boots or shoes with heels, ready to place them in a tray.

– Take out your liquids bag – all items must be no more than 100ml each and packed into a single, transparent, resealable plastic bag that holds no more than a litre and measures approximately 20cm x 20cm (limited to one bag per person). Check Government hand luggage restrictions at UK airports for further details about medical and dietary exceptions, including baby formula.

– Remove all large electrical items (laptops, tablets, e-readers, hair straighteners etc) from your hand luggage. They’ll need to be placed flat in a separate tray, not covered or on top of each other. Make sure they’re charged, too, so you can turn them on if you need to.