Security
There are currently rigourous security rules for passenger at all United Kingdom airports. This is a summary of the current position:
Checking In
Passengers should allow plenty of time for checking in. Those passengers using Aberdeen Airport Parking, should allow plenty of time to transit to the Terminal building.
Passengers should allow the following:
· International flights - check in 2 hours prior to departure
· European flights - check in 2 hours prior to departure
· Domestic flights - check in 1 hour prior to departure
Baggage
Rules for cabin baggage are now much stricter than before. One item of hand baggage is allowed, with a maximum size of 56 centimetres long, by 45 centimetres high, and 25 centimetres deep. These dimentions include handles, side pockets and handles. Baggage with dimentions which exceed the above must be taken a hold baggage. Laptops are allowed as the one item of luggage, as are larger electrical items, but these will be security checked. Other items, such as pushcahirs, wheelchairs,walking aids and musical instruments are allowed, but will be security screened.
Liquid Items
There are restrictions on the quantities of liquids that may be carried through security as hand baggage. This includes such items as bottled drinks, fragrancies, hand lotion, toiletries,mascara,shower gels,toothpaste and sun tan lotion. Liquids, creams,pastes, aerosols are subject to the following restrictions:
Liquid items must be in containers, and must not exceed 100 ml.
All such items must be carried in a transparent plastic bag
The bag must be no bigger than 8 inches by 8 inches, and must close properly.
The bag must be placed separately on the conveyor belt for screening
Any liquid items larger than 100 ml must be placed in the hold baggage.
There are exceptions for baby food and milk, but sometimes passengers may be asked to taste the items.
A passenger with medical needs for larger quantities of liquid than 100ml should bring a letter from their doctor confirming the requirement.
Prohibited Items
Sharp or pointed items may not be carried
Such items include razor blades,knives,cutlery,tools, hiking poles,hypodermic needles, catapults,corkscrews, toy or replica guns,sporting bats, cues or darts.
Scissors with rounded blades, and scissors which are not longer than 3cm ( one and a half inches) are permitted
Lighters, christmas crackers, party poppers,and non-safety matches may not be carried.
Passengers may carry a single lighter on their person
Large, golfing type umbrellas are not permitted. Folding or collapsible umbrellas that can be fitted into hand baggage are allowed.
Passengers may take items purchased from duty free or other shops after security, but passengers should not open the packages until you reach your destination.
Other Prohibited Items
In addition to the restrictions on hand baggage, there are various other items that may not be carried, either in hand baggage or hold baggage:
Gas cylinders
Wet Car cell batteries
Fireworks
Paint and thinners
Radioactive materials
Acids, caustic soda,alkalis,and corrosives
Infectious substances
Organic peroxides
Instruments containing magnets
Flammable liquids and solids
Creosote,quicklime,oiled paper
Poisons, arsenic,cyanide,weedkiller
Non-safety matches,fire lighters,lighter fuel
Magnetrons
Further Information
For more detailed information on airport security matters, please refer to the official United Kingdom Government Guide.