Thousands of Irish tourists will be heading abroad this summer, with airports expected to record the highest amount of traffic in over two years.
However, if it is your first time travelling since the beginning of the pandemic, things may look a little different this time around.
Although most Covid measures have been removed in many European countries, some rules remain in place and need to be followed upon arrival at the airport.
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Here are some travel reminders to ensure you have a smooth trip.
Facemasks
Although facemasks are no longer a legal requirement in the majority of settings in Ireland, it states on the Dublin Airport website that passengers are asked to wear a face covering.
It says: “We ask that passengers wear a face mask throughout their full airport journey.
“Masks will be available to purchase from vending machines and other outlets throughout the airport.”
Bringing a facemask with you is always a good option as some countries still require them to be worn in certain settings.
What you can and can’t bring in your carry-on
When heading on holidays abroad, many people opt to bring a 10kg carry-on bag to prevent hanging around the luggage carousel to collect their luggage.
However, if you choose this luggage, there are some rules to follow.
If you are carrying liquids, gels and pastes, they must be presented in a single, sized and sealed plastic bag that is separate to your hand luggage.
There will be free plastic bags available before you go through Security.
Passengers must also place laptops and large electrical items separately in a tray and keep coins, keys, mobile phones and other small items in their coat or hand baggage.
If you need to remove jewellery, you are advised to put it in your bag rather than into the tray as it could be mislaid.
Pushchairs, wheelchairs and walking aids will be thoroughly hand searched and will be subject to further screening.
Prohibited items
You are not permitted to carry certain items on board with you. These include sharp items, tools, stunning devices and weapons.
These are specified in a list of prohibited articles compiled by the EU.
Covid checks
As of Sunday, March 6, all arriving passengers into Ireland no longer require completed passenger locator forms, proof of valid vaccination or recovery from COVID-19 in the prior six months, or evidence of a negative/not-detected result from a RT-PCR/Antigen test.
However, depending on the country you are planning on travelling to, you may need to complete a passenger locator form and provide proof of valid vaccination or recovery from COVID-19 in the prior six months or evidence of a negative Covid test.
To find out about the requirements for the country you are travelling to, you can visit the Department of Foreign Affairs website.
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