Air passengers urged to arrive early for flights

Travellers are being urged to leave plenty of extra time at airports today as thousands return home following the Christmas break.

Today is the busiest day of the post-Christmas period at all of Ireland's main airports.

Passengers are being urged to arrive at check-in at least 90 minutes before their flight departs and to make sure they have no sharp objects in their hand luggage to ensure they pass through security more efficiently.