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Here we provide East Midlands security unofficial information to ensure the safety of all passengers passing through the airport. This guide gives detailed unofficial information about security at East Midlands Airport that should be followed so your journey runs smoothly and safely. |
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East Midlands Security Information ... |
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| Liquids |
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| It has now been agreed that certain liquid goods may be taken onto the aircraft when carried in a passenger's hand luggage. However there are strict restrictions in place regarding packaging and quantity. |
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| Liquids are only to be carried in separate containers holding 100ml of each. |
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| Said containers have to be carried within a single, transparent, re-sealable plastic bag that is strictly no bigger than 1 litre in capacity (approximately 20cms x 20cms) - see image below. Only one bag is allowed per passenger and this bag must fit securely within the passenger's hand luggage. |
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This clear bag must be removed from hand luggage at the East Midlands Airport security check points for separate inspection. |
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| Any liquids that can't be placed inside this re-sealable bag will have to be packed within the passenger's main hold luggage. |
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| Liquids include the following goods: |
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- Drinks and liquid foods like water, soup, syrups
- Cosmetics like creams, oils lotions and perfumes
- Deodorant sprays and pressurized containers like shaving foam
- Toothpastes
- Shower and hair gels
- Any other such liquid solutions of a similar consistency
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| Medication & Baby Food |
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Passengers needing to carry medication on their flight can do so in greater quantities than the 100ml.
Baby foods can also be carried in larger quantities.
However, each will be subject to inspection, and you may be required to sample such liquid goods. |
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| Hand Luggage - Size Allowed |
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| A passenger is allowed to take one piece of hand luggage onto the aircraft - this luggage must be no bigger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm. |
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| Wheelchairs and pushchairs are considered an additional piece of luggage that do require security screening. |
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| Electrical Goods & Laptops |
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Large electrical goods and laptops , if packed within hand luggage, need to be removed and screened separately at East Midlands Airport security points.
Do note that if you are carrying your laptop in a laptop case this counts as your one piece of hand luggage. |
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| Outsize Items |
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Items of luggage like musical instruments allowed onto the aircraft in addition to the one piece of luggage allowed. However these will also have to be security checked.
If the item is extremely large do contact your airline in advance of travel to check you won't have to purchase additional cabin space. |
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| Journey Preparation |
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| When planning to leave for the airport and considering what to pack in your hand luggage you are asked to consider the following advice: |
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- Limit your hand luggage to what you will actually need on your flight
- Try and place all liquid goods in the main hold luggage
- If you need to carry liquid goods in hand luggage you must prepare your re-sealable plastic bag in advance
- Additional queries should be raised with your airline before you fly
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| Security At East Midlands Airport |
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- Have your plastic bag of liquids out of your hand luggage as you queue, ready for separate inspection
- In advance of approaching the security points remove any over clothes such as jackets and place metal items such as keys and coins in the trays provided
- Remove your electrical items or laptops from your hand luggage as you approach the check point
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| Duty Free Purchases |
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| Should you make duty free purchases you are able to carry these onto the plane, even though they will be in greater quantities than the 100ml limit. |
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| Such duty free purchases will be presented in a sealed plastic bag. Do not remove from this bag or break the seal until you have reached your final destination. And keep hold of the receipt for proof of purchase at transfer points. |
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| There are restrictions that apply to duty free purchases made on return journeys where passengers change flights at an EU airport - these are detailed below. |
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| Return Flights To The UK, Or Via The UK |
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| Travelling from an airport in the EU, Norway, Iceland or Switzerland: |
The arrangements outlined above apply. Please note that larger cabin bags will be permitted in some member states on a transitional basis until April 2007, when the maximum size permitted (length 56 cm x 45 cm x 25 cm) will be in force at all airports in the EU. |
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| Travelling from an airport in any other country: |
| Local Arrangements apply. |
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Transit Passenger Information |
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| If you have to change flights at any EU airport there are special restrictions that apply to liquid goods - |
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- they have to conform to requirements for passengers departing from EU airports as set out above; or
- they need to have been purchased airside at another EU airport, or on board an aircraft operated by an EU carrier. You will need to show proof of purchase to demonstrate this.
- Liquid items in excess of 100ml purchased from other airports or on board other airlines may only be carried as hold baggage on the connecting flight.
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The member states of the European Union are:
Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom. |
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| This unofficial information has been supplied by the Department for Transport Website. |
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| In the event of any other queries please speak directly to the airline you are travelling with. For a list of airlines and their contact details - click here >> |
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East Midlands Security Information ... |
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To ensure the safety of the thousands of passengers using East Midlands Airport each year security is a very high priority. All the airport authorities, airlines and business partners are working in full cooperation with the Government.
Therefore check-in times and queues through passport control can be lengthy, however all passengers are asked for their full cooperation and consideration.
Here we provide details on the East Midlands Airport security checks passengers are required to pass through, along with East Midlands Airport baggage security unofficial information on items that cannot be packed in luggage.
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| With check-in times having increased, along with the time it takes to pass through security control please take note of the following check-in times: |
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Type Of Flight |
Check In Time |
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Long Haul Flights |
3 HOURS before departure |
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European Flights |
2 HOURS before departure |
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UK & Northern Ireland Flights |
1 HOUR before departure |
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All security precautions are carried out for the safety of all the airport's passengers and visitors. Full cooperation with security checks are appreciated by the Airport staff.
Make sure you keep baggage with you at all times and inform a member of Airport staff immediately if you see any suspicious or unattended packages or bags. |
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East Midlands Security ... |
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To get into the Departure Lounges all passengers have to pass through the airport's security control. This is where boarding cards and passports are inspected, as will hand luggage and passengers.
All coats and jackets need to be removed and placed on the conveyer belt so they can pass through the X-ray machine. Please place all keys, coins and other such metal items in the trays provided, and place onto the conveyer belt.
Passengers then need to walk through the x-ray machine. Passengers who are fitted with a pacemaker should make the security staff aware so a hand search can be carried out. A hand search will also be carried out on wheelchair bound passengers. Whilst the x-ray machines are safe for pregnant women they too can request a hand search.
At random passengers may be picked out for an additional hand search. |
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Security On Connecting Flights ... |
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| It may be that on connecting flights passengers are required to collect their baggage and send it through for additional security checks. This will be advised at check-in. |
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East Midlands Baggage Security Information ... |
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Here we give details concerning the East Midlands baggage security unofficial information.
WARNING: Do note however that any of the below items are restricted and/or prohibited to carry within luggage. If such items are found in luggage they will be confiscated.
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Hand Luggage |
Exceptions |
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Scissors |
| Except where both blades are round-ended or less than three centimetres |
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Razor blades |
| Razors that have the blade set into a plastic moulding are allowed, but razors that can be opened and the razor blade removed are prohibited |
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Knives, including pen knifes or knives with any length blade |
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Household cutlery |
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Tweezers |
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Hypodermic Needles |
| Unless required for medical reasons, i.e. diabetics. It is worth checking with your Airline to find out what proof you will need to show to take any syringes on board. |
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Tools |
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Toy or replica guns
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| Firearms are permitted to be carried on flights provided they are in locked cases, you carry the correct licence for the firearms and they are checked into the hold (Not allowed as carry on) |
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Catapults |
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Sports Bats |
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Darts |
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Corkscrews |
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Knitting Needles |
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Billiard, Snooker or pool cues |
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Walking or hiking poles |
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Main Luggage |
Inclusions |
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Fireworks |
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Gas cylinders or tear gas devices |
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Flammable liquids & solids |
Paints, thinners, Acids, corrosives, alkalis, caustic soda, Poisons, arsenic, cyanide, weed killer, Organic peroxides
Oxidisers i.e. bleaching powders, Creosote, quicklime, oiled paper, Non-safety matches, fire lighters, lighter fluid |
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Infectious substances |
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Hypodermic Needles |
| Unless required for medical reasons, i.e. diabetics. It is worth checking with your Airline to find out what proof you will need to show to take any syringes on board. |
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Instruments containing magnets or mercury |
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Wet car cell batteries |
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Magnetrons |
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Radioactive materials |
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Vehicle fuel |
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System components which have contained fuel |
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| Additional unofficial information regarding luggage allowances, travelling with outsized items etc can be found by clicking here for more unofficial information >> |
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