Monday, December 10th, 2007.  With the Christmas holidays fast approaching, Cork Airport management is preparing for one of the busiest travel periods of the year.

With this in mind, Airport management would like to remind intending passengers to arrive at the Airport at least 1 HOUR prior to their scheduled departure time.  This applies regardless of whether passengers are planning to check-in on arrival at the Airport or if they used an online check-in facility at home or in the office.  At the busiest time o fthe year, it is vital to allow sufficient time to pass through the security check points and to reach the departure gate in time for a flight.  Passengers are reminded that airlines typically board flights up to 20 MINUTES prior to their scheduled departure time.

Passengers are reminded that check-in desks open 2 HOURS prior to departure and close strictly up to 40 MINUTES prior to departure.  Passengers are advised to clarify check-in details with individual airlines. Failure to arrive on time and allow sufficent time to clear the security checks may result in passengers missing their flight and no one wants that, especially at Christmas.

Cork Airport asks passengers not to wrap any Christmas presents being carried as hand luggage, as gifts may need to be inspected by Airport Security staff and wrapping will have to be removed.

Passengers are also reminded that Christmas Crackers cannot be accepted on flights, so please DO NOT bring them to the Airport as you will have to leave them behind.  Passengers are also encouraged to check baggage allowances with individual airlines.

Intending passengers are also reminded that EU-wide hand luggage restrictions are in place.  Consequently, passenger hand luggage containing any liquids, gels, pastes, or liquid cosmetics MUST be presented seperately at the airport security screening points in a transparent resealable bag of not more than 1 litre capacity (e.g. a freezer or sandwich bag with resealable top 20cm x 20cm).  Only gels, pastes, lotions and cosmetics in containers of 100mls or less will be permitted through the passenger security screening point at Cork Airport.  Please note that there is a limit of ONE transparent resealable bag per person.

Passengers are still permitted to carry baby food or medicines required during the flight.  These items should be packed in a separate resealable plastic bag and presented at the Airport security screening point.

Cork Airport Management and Staff wish all our Customers a very Happy Christmas!

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