As the Easter holidays draw near and summer travel season approaches, many Irish families and individuals are preparing for their overseas trips.
However, for those who rely on medication, concerns over whether to pack it in hand luggage or a hold suitcase can create anxiety.
Travel experts advise passengers to carry enough essential prescriptions in their cabin bag to cover the flight and any potential delays, ensuring their medication isn’t lost or damaged during the journey.
Different airlines have varying policies regarding medication transport, and passengers are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these rules to avoid complications.
The airline recommends packing medication separately if placing it in hold luggage for those travelling with TUI. While this additional bag won’t count towards the standard cabin baggage allowance, it must comply with the airline’s maximum size restrictions.
TUI also allows passengers to carry insulin or pen injection devices in their hand baggage without requiring a medical certificate.
However, passengers must declare these items at check-in for security purposes.
Jet2 advises travellers to carry all essential medications for their trip in their hand luggage.
If you are travelling with liquid medication that exceeds 100 ml, you will need a letter from your doctor, and the medication must be kept in its original container. Additionally, you must inform security personnel and the cabin crew if you carry needles, syringes, or insulin pens.
To avoid issues at the airport, Jet2 recommends clearly labelling all medications with the passenger’s full name, their healthcare provider’s name, the generic and brand name of the medication, and the exact dosage.
Travellers are strongly encouraged to follow these guidelines to ensure a smooth and stress-free journey during the upcoming holiday season.
