Glasgow Prestwick Airport hand luggage mistake that could see your belongings destroyed

Airport officials have also warned that unattended luggage will be treated as suspicious

Passengers flying from Glasgow Prestwick Airport are being urged to double-check what they are packing.

A clear message on the airport’s website states that certain items must not be placed in carry-on or checked luggage. Officials also reiterate that travellers should never leave their bags unattended at any point in the terminal.

Prestwick Airport warns in capitals, “DO NOT PACK in hand luggage” the following items:

• Liquids and gels over 100mls (liquids, aerosols, gels and lighters under 100mls can be carried on, limited to one clear plastic bag of no more than 20 x 20cm.)
• Items that are classified as restricted or dangerous (restricted items can be packed in hold luggage)
• Sharp items, such as nail clippers, scissors, pocketknives and metal nail files

It also notes that travellers should “not carry or pack in hand luggage or hold luggage” the following:

• Items classified as dangerous
• Gases (eg CO2 canisters)
• Flammable liquids (including lighters)

It stresses: “Please note that liquid restrictions will remain in place at Glasgow Prestwick Airport”, adding: Any of these items found at screening points will be removed and destroyed.”

You should contact your airline for more information about what you can pack in hand luggage and hold luggage.

Glasgow Prestwick ‘unattended baggage’ rule

The Airport asks people to “never leave baggage unattended in public areas”. If you do, the rule is that your bag “will be treated as suspicious.”

It advises Glaswegians to “be travel-aware” by packing carefully and getting ready for security checks. Passengers could be asked to remove items such as boots or belts. The airport says people should follow the instructions shown as they approach security and remove any items as directed.

In seperate advice, UK Government officials write: “Airport security staff will not let anything through that they consider dangerous – even if it’s normally allowed in hand luggage.”

As a result, the airport and the UK Government are urging passengers to check the guidance online here to see exactly what they can and can’t take, including specific rules on items such as baby food and medication.