Dublin Airport has already welcomed more passengers than ever before this year, and that number will grow larger over Christmas.
By the start of November, just short of 22 million people had passed through its doors - slightly shy of the record number of 23.5 million people in 2008.
That figure is expected to be smashed before 2015 is out, and Christmas is likely to be a very busy time for security, check-in and airline staff.
If you're one of the thousands of people flying out of Dublin Airport over Christmas, you're being reminded of the do's and don'ts.
Dublin Airport is asking passengers not to gift wrap presents if they are carrying them in hand luggage at the security screening area.
Dublin Airport spokesperson Siobhán O’Donnell said “Many passengers take a lot of time to carefully wrap Christmas gifts for family and friends overseas. We would ask them not to wrap these gifts otherwise they may be disappointed if they are requested to open them at the passenger security screening area.”
“We would also like to remind passengers that the EU liquid restriction regulation is still in place. Passengers should pack gifts in bottles or containers measuring more than 100ml into their checked in luggage,” she added.
The security measures are in place to improve passenger safety.
Figures show Dublin Airport is one of the fastest-growing airports in Europe this year, as it is expanding its passenger traffic by more than twice the European average.
