Air passengers warned of delays caused by new checks

AIRPORT authorities have warned passengers that they could face serious disruption and delays from next Monday as a result of new EU-wide rules on putting liquids, gels and toiletries in hand luggage.

The warning comes as Irish airports yesterday began a public awareness campaign to alert air travellers to the new regulations which will ban many common items from being carried on board flights.

They include bottled water, cans, toothpaste, hair gel, soap, deodorants, cosmetics, perfume and shaving foam. Only bottles containing less than 100 millilitres of liquid will be allowed on board — less than a third the quantity of liquid contained in a soft drinks can.