Rutland residents warned as East Mids Airport set for busiest Christmas in three years
Bosses are urging people to prepare for their journey as tens of thousands of people are expected over the festive break
Last updated 22nd Dec 2022
Rutland residents thinking of getting away this Christmas are being urged to prepare properly for a busy festive period.
East Midlands Airport says it's expecting its busiest December for three years with nearly tens of thousands of people expected to travel over Christmas.
The airport has given those due to travel this festive season its top tips for ensuring their time at the airport is as smooth as possible.
Passengers who want to retain some element of a traditional Christmas should pack wisely.
Those wishing to take Christmas crackers with them should check with their airline before flying as policies do vary.
However, the airport is advising against items such as party poppers and snow globes. Gifts should also be left unwrapped if they’re taken through security in hand luggage.
Ioan Reed-Aspley, who works at the airport, said: "We would discourage people to take snow globes, which contain liquid. Just be mindful of the type of things you want to take if you want to get through security, easily and quickly.
"Anyone travelling this Christmas can make their time at the airport by just preparing ahead if you haven't traveled for a while.
"We're looking forward to welcoming passengers through the airport this Christmas. For those who maybe want to escape the darkness and the cold weather of the UK, finding warmer weather, but also those travelling to visit fiends and family who have perhaps haven't been able to do so for a couple of years. It's a really exciting time of year for us."