Manchester Airport
Security

Following terrorist acts and threats all airports have been forced to impose incredibly meticulous security protocols, Manchester Airport is no exception. Thankfully the majority of the changes aren’t noticeable to passengers as they occur behind the scenes, there are however some new regulations which need to be considered prior to travelling by all who are going to pass through the airport. 

Hand baggage

Manchester Airport no longer imposes any restrictions on the number of items of hand luggage permitted on flights nor their specific dimensions. The airlines however do have regulations relating to this so all passengers are advised to contact the carrier they are using to ensure they meet their criteria.

Large electrical items / Laptops

Laptops and other complex items of electrical equipment are permitted in hand luggage, but have to be removed and screened separately when passing through security.

Liquids
Passengers are allowed to take liquids, gels and pastes in their hand luggage, but only in containers of 100mls or less. These items must be contained within a small, re-sealable plastic bag which itself must not exceed one litre capacity per passenger - that’s around half the size of a standard A4 piece of paper. The clear bag can contain two or more items of less than 100mls each but must not be over packed to allow security officers to easily carry out appropriate checks.

WHAT DOES NOT CHANGE

Passengers will continue to be allowed to pack liquids in the bags that they check-in. Passengers will also be allowed to carry in their hand luggage medicines and dietary requirements including baby foods, for use during the flight. The security staff at the airport will however require proof of the necessity of such items and are likely to request that baby milk is tasted by the parent carrying it. The 100ml maximum size rule applies to these items also.

Passengers are permitted to purchase liquids including drinks and perfumes either in an EU airport shop after security control, or on board an aircraft operated by an EU airline. These will often be sold in a special sealed bag, if that is the case then the passenger must not open the sealed bag prior to being screened otherwise the contents may be confiscated at the security checkpoint.
Although there are a number of rules associated with air travel, the majority are abided to by the simple application of common sense, any specific queries or questions are likely to be addressed by the website of the airline you are travelling with.