Dublin Airport officials have warned arriving passengers not to wrap any Christmas presents before they land in Ireland.
Acknowledging that people put a lot of time and effort into wrapping their gifts for family and friends, officers warn that security has the right to open and inspect them before you leave the airport.
In a statement, they said: “If you are planning to bring Christmas gifts by air this festive season Dublin Airport is asking passengers not to gift wrap presents and to consider using an open gift bag instead.
“Many passengers take a lot of care and time to wrap Christmas gifts for family and friends overseas.
“We would ask them not to wrap these gifts otherwise they may be disappointed if they are requested to open them at the passenger security screening area.”
Meanwhile, travellers on route home for the festive season are asked to ensure they comply with all of the Covid measures in place.
Arriving passengers must complete an Electronic Passenger Locator Form, which can be found online and should be completed in advance of your flight.
Anyone aged 12 and over who is fully vaccinated or recovered from Covid-19 must provide either of the following:
- a negative or not detected antigen test (taken within 48 hours before arrival)
- a negative or not detected RT-PCR test (taken within 72 hours before arrival)
As for passengers departing from Ireland for the Christmas season, they are reminded to arrive in the terminal building at least 90 minutes before their flight departure time regardless of whether they are checking in online or at the airport.
Anyone planning to greet passengers should ensure they arrange to meet them outside the terminal buildings, as only ticket holders and staff can enter the airport.
There are new meeting points just outside Terminal 1 and at the glass walkway between the Terminal 2 car park and arrivals.
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