Dublin Airport officials have confirmed the updated safety measures in place at check-in as well as enhanced security measures for travellers.
Some aspects of your security screening and check-in process will remain the same while some measures have been changed since the resumption of non-essential travel.
Passengers are advised to arrive at least two hours before a short-haul flight and three hours before a long-haul flight.
Check-In safety measures
Throughout the full journey through the airport, passengers must wear a face mask. It's advised that passengers bring their own but there are a number of kiosks that will be selling masks in the airport.
Checking in online before arriving at the airport and using the self-service bag drop kiosks is recommended.
Plexiglass screens installed at check-in desks for those not checking in online.
Airline staff will always wear a face mask when social distancing is not possible.
Use the complimentary hand sanitiser when approaching check-in desks or self-service kiosks.
Use the floor markers so as to stay two metres apart in the check-in area and throughout the airport.
Security safety measures
Passengers are required to scan their own boarding pass at the security gates.
Security staff will be wearing the necessary PPE like masks when social distancing isn't possible.
Use the hand sanitiser when entering the security area.
All trays are regularly disinfected by staff.
If a body search is required, security staff will wear a face visor.
Follow the floor markings to maintain a two-metre distance.
Security checklist
Dublin airport has also issued some handy advice for making it through security as quickly as possible. It includes:
Carry just one piece of handheld luggage.
Sharp objects need to be in the checked-in baggage and not carry-on.
Follow the guidelines for sprays, gels and liquids. The permitted liquids that can be in carry-on luggage are listed below along with liquids that must be in checked-in baggage.
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