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Airport Tips&Tricks (incl baggage-drop;connecting-flight & terminal-info)

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    #782
    witchgirl26
    Registered Users Posts: 2,077 ✭✭✭witchgirl26


    tuisginideach wrote: »
    We won't argue anyway - just nod and smile! Have to bring choc and crisps to niece!:):):)

    Best approach! If they ask if you have food, just tell them. I was bringing tea and chocolate to my aunts (the essentials) and they didn't have any problem with that. Even got a bit of a smile from them. :)


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    #783
    endofrainbow
    Registered Users Posts: 2,609 ✭✭✭endofrainbow


    witchgirl26 wrote: »
    Best approach! If they ask if you have food, just tell them. I was bringing tea and chocolate to my aunts (the essentials) and they didn't have any problem with that. Even got a bit of a smile from them. :)

    You should be declaring all foods anyway.


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    #784
    rushfan
    Registered Users Posts: 970 ✭✭✭rushfan


    witchgirl26 wrote:
    Best approach! If they ask if you have food, just tell them. I was bringing tea and chocolate to my aunts (the essentials) and they didn't have any problem with that. Even got a bit of a smile from them.


    They're alot friendlier than they used to be in my experience.


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    #785
    witchgirl26
    Registered Users Posts: 2,077 ✭✭✭witchgirl26


    endofrainbow wrote: »
    You should be declaring all foods anyway.

    Where did I say not to? I just found it odd that they confiscated a pre-packed sandwich when declared.

    I agree that there is no point trying to hide it but if they don't ask you the question, then I'm not going to randomly go "oh & I've a load of chocolate & tea in my case".


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    #786
    tuisginideach
    Registered Users Posts: 2,053 ✭✭✭tuisginideach


    So endofrainbow, are you suggesting I need to do that - randomly tell them that my luggage (which parted from me in the previous hour) has crisps and chocolate in it????


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    #787
    endofrainbow
    Registered Users Posts: 2,609 ✭✭✭endofrainbow


    tuisginideach wrote: »
    So endofrainbow, are you suggesting I need to do that - randomly tell them that my luggage (which parted from me in the previous hour) has crisps and chocolate in it????


    I'm suggesting that you declare all foodstuffs when going through US Customs..nothing random about it.


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    #788
    Stephen Strange
    Registered Users Posts: 982 ✭✭✭Stephen Strange


    tuisginideach wrote: »
    So endofrainbow, are you suggesting I need to do that - randomly tell them that my luggage (which parted from me in the previous hour) has crisps and chocolate in it????

    Yes. You should really read the customs declaration that you're signing...


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    #789
    anne burnell
    Registered Users Posts: 279 ✭✭anne burnell


    Declare all foods enev what’s in hold luggage . Sandwich was taken probably because it had meat on it as you are not allied to bring meat passed immigration .


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    #790
    schemingbohemia
    Registered Users Posts: 5,606 ✭✭✭schemingbohemia


    Ryanair have now copied Aer Lingus with regard to bag drop-off the night before. See text below:

    Ryanair want to make your airport experience as stress free as possible and are introducing a new customer service initiative. Customers travelling on an early morning flights, up to 09.00am & departing Dublin, can check-in their checked baggage at the airport the evening before their early morning departure. Outlined below are the steps you need to take in order to avail of this service.

    • Bag drop desks will be open from 20:00 the evening before your scheduled flight in Terminal 1 at Dublin Airport.

    • Customers availing of this service must have checked-in online in advance and have their boarding pass and travel documents with them when checking-in their bags

    • If one of more passengers in a booking has a checked bag, one customer may check in all bags on the booking once they have to hand the boarding passes and passports of their travelling companions.

    • Baggage will be subject to normal security screening procedures and customers are required to remain in the airport terminal for 15 minutes after the bag has been checked should security have questions in relation to your bags.

    • Remember, when packing, don’t pack any essentials in your checked luggage as once checked-in, you will not have access to the bags until you reach your destination.

    • All customers must have their boarding passes and travel documentation with them at the boarding gate on the day of travel.

    Airline staff will be on hand to help you at the airport should you need any assistance, however if you have any questions in relation to this service please click here to chat with one of our support agents who will be happy to assist you.


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    #791
    goingnowhere
    Registered Users Posts: 4,142 ✭✭✭goingnowhere


    Aer Lingus will issue boarding cards and check bags 17:00-20:00 the night before (even for flights with connections on other carriers, or even sold by other carriers with the first flight on EI) which is a lot more convenient than after 20:00


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    #792
    schemingbohemia
    Registered Users Posts: 5,606 ✭✭✭schemingbohemia


    goingnowhere wrote: »
    Aer Lingus will issue boarding cards and check bags 17:00-20:00 the night before (even for flights with connections on other carriers, or even sold by other carriers with the first flight on EI) which is a lot more convenient than after 20:00

    That's something to consider if you have a choice between Aer Lingus and Ryanair on the route, and if you can be at the airport at that time, but it is still a change in Ryanair policy which will be useful for some people.

    You're welcome.


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    #793
    witchgirl26
    Registered Users Posts: 2,077 ✭✭✭witchgirl26


    Stephen Strange wrote: »
    Yes. You should really read the customs declaration that you're signing...

    Of course answer the declaration honestly - not saying don't.
    endofrainbow wrote: »
    I'm suggesting that you declare all foodstuffs when going through US Customs..nothing random about it.

    If you've declared on the customs declaration then you're under no obligation to voice it as well is what I was getting at. If they ask me if I have and what it is, I'll tell them openly and honestly. However if they don't, well I've put it on the form and they've chosen not to question me so that's on them.


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    #794
    tuisginideach
    Registered Users Posts: 2,053 ✭✭✭tuisginideach


    flight 10.50 Boarding pass says 'Boarding 9.05' ??????


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    #795
    goingnowhere
    Registered Users Posts: 4,142 ✭✭✭goingnowhere


    Going to the US?


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    #796
    tuisginideach
    Registered Users Posts: 2,053 ✭✭✭tuisginideach


    Yes - that seems incredibly early to (supposedly) board , does it not?


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    #797
    rushfan
    Registered Users Posts: 970 ✭✭✭rushfan


    tuisginideach wrote:
    Yes - that seems incredibly early to (supposedly) board , does it not?


    It's meant to encourage you to get any shopping done, food eaten, and get through US Customs as early as possible and be in the boarding area in plenty of time.


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    #798
    pl4ichjgy17zwd
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,053 ✭✭✭pl4ichjgy17zwd


    It means don't be at US customs any later than that.


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    #799
    Kat1170
    Registered Users Posts: 3,601 ✭✭✭Kat1170


    Regarding the Bag-drop the night before, Ry have been doing that for a number of years now. Got emails ref. it ages ago.


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    #800
    spurious
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 27,130 CMod ✭✭✭✭spurious


    Kat1170 wrote: »
    Regarding the Bag-drop the night before, Ry have been doing that for a number of years now. Got emails ref. it ages ago.

    Considering the perils of a big tube of toothpaste, I would have thought the overnight baggage thing could be a huge security risk, but I guess they scan them as soon as they're left.


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    #801
    endofrainbow
    Registered Users Posts: 2,609 ✭✭✭endofrainbow


    witchgirl26 wrote: »
    Of course answer the declaration honestly - not saying don't.



    If you've declared on the customs declaration then you're under no obligation to voice it as well is what I was getting at. If they ask me if I have and what it is, I'll tell them openly and honestly. However if they don't, well I've put it on the form and they've chosen not to question me so that's on them.

    Where did I say to voice it ? I said declare as in , on the Customs form.


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    #802
    ncmc
    Registered Users Posts: 4,852 ✭✭✭ncmc


    Can you buy cartons of cigarettes in Dublin airport if you are flying to Geneva (with Switzerland not being in the EU) and if so, how much are they roughly?


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    #803
    endofrainbow
    Registered Users Posts: 2,609 ✭✭✭endofrainbow


    ncmc wrote: »
    Can you buy cartons of cigarettes in Dublin airport if you are flying to Geneva (with Switzerland not being in the EU) and if so, how much are they roughly?

    Yes. E55 a sleeve if memory serves.


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    #804
    coylemj
    Registered Users Posts: 25,351 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    spurious wrote: »
    Considering the perils of a big tube of toothpaste, I would have thought the overnight baggage thing could be a huge security risk, but I guess they scan them as soon as they're left.

    Liquids in carry-on luggage are considered a risk as potentially a component of a destructive device to be assembled in the cabin, possibly using ingredients carried on board by more than one passenger. Which is why individual containers of liquids in the hold are not considered a security risk.


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    #805
    Gael23
    Registered Users Posts: 12,089 ✭✭✭✭Gael23


    Is there a self service system for Ryanair bag drop?


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    #806
    Stephen Strange
    Registered Users Posts: 982 ✭✭✭Stephen Strange


    Gael23 wrote: »
    Is there a self service system for Ryanair bag drop?

    As far as I know yes, at least there was.


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    #807
    First Up
    Registered Users Posts: 14,822 ✭✭✭✭First Up


    Gael23 wrote: »
    Is there a self service system for Ryanair bag drop?
    Yes.


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    #808
    NavyandBlue
    Registered Users Posts: 170 ✭✭NavyandBlue


    Does anyone know roughly how long it takes to walk between the duty free sections of terminal one and terminal two in Dublin airport?


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    #809
    Caranica
    Registered Users Posts: 10,029 ✭✭✭✭Caranica


    NavyandBlue wrote: »
    Does anyone know roughly how long it takes to walk between the duty free sections of terminal one and terminal two in Dublin airport?

    About ten minutes


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    #810
    Micky 32
    Registered Users Posts: 6,556 ✭✭✭Micky 32


    I have a flight to NY leaving 10:50am on Saturday. I believe the pope is landing 10:30am. Does anyone think there will be any traffic issues to the airport that morning or am i ok to leave the same time as per usual, wondering if there will be much traffic with worshippers trying to get a look at him...


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    #811
    Tenger
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 9,733 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tenger


    Micky 32 wrote: »
    I have a flight to NY leaving 10:50am on Saturday. I believe the pope is landing 10:30am. Does anyone think there will be any traffic issues to the airport that morning or am i ok to leave the same time as per usual, wondering if there will be much traffic with worshippers trying to get a look at him...

    The Papal arrival won’t affect you. M50 and M1 are open. You will be queuing up for boarding (if not already onboard) at 10.30.
    There may be some delay in pushback and taxi associated with his arrival.


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