Urgent warning for Dublin Airport passengers flying out during busy long weekend

DUBLIN Airport has issued a major warning for passengers heading abroad this bank holiday weekend.

As Dublin Airport is set for one of the busiest weekends of the year, an expert baggage handler has shared some tips to ensure your luggage gets to your destination in one piece.

Travelling to your hot destination and finding out that your luggage didn’t make it is one of the most frustrating things that could happen while on holiday.

But some top tips have been issued for Irish holidaymakers who are set to travel abroad for a sunshine holiday and want to avoid any obstacles preventing their luggage from reaching the correct destination.

A Dublin Airport employee has stated that any Irish travellers should remove any ribbons attached to their luggage as this may cause delays in getting bags onto the plane.

Talking to RSVP Live, baggage handler John said: “Ribbons that people tie onto their suitcases to help identify them can cause issues with the bag being scanned in the baggage hall.

“If the bag can’t be scanned automatically it can end up in manual processing, which could mean your bag doesn’t make it to the flight.”

He also encourages people to remove old stickers from the bag as it can cause confusion with the scanning process.

Placing your suitcase wheels up for less damage and avoid packing Marzipan into your baggage as it has the same density as some explosives, are also other bits of advice to avoid your bag being removed for a search.

Meanwhile, a travel expert has revealed six “game-changer” packing hacks to avoid checking luggage into the hold.

Avoiding paying for checked luggage is one great way to keep holiday expenses down but becoming a minimal packer can be difficult.

Mike Harvey, Managing Director at 1st Move International, shared six incredible packing hacks that will make your travels a lot easier.

He explained that bringing all your travel essentials can be difficult without splurging on an increased baggage allowance.

The first tip he shared is to try the KonMari folding technique which involves folding clothes into compact rectangles that can stand upright in your suitcase.

He added: “This is a game changer, as it not only saves space but also makes it easier to see and access each item without messing up the rest of the arrangement.”

The technique has three ways to approach certain types of clothes.

Top techniques

The t-shirts and shirts can be done by folding one side toward the centre, folding the other side the same way, folding in half lengthwise and leaving, folding in half or thirds and standing the shirt/t-shirts upright.

For sweaters, it can be done by folding one side toward the centre, folding the sleeve to fit within the rectangle’s width, folding the sleeve back flush with the edge of the rectangle, folding the other side the same way, folding in half lengthwise, folding in half or thirds and stand the sweater upright.

For pants and shorts, it can be done by folding the legs in half, folding the legs upward toward the waistband, folding in half or thirds and stand pants/shorts upright.

Another tip he shared was to use vacuum bags to compress bulky clothing such as jackets and jumpers.