Around 160,000 people are expected to pass through East Midlands Airport over the Christmas holiday period, 19 December to 2 January. The most popular destination being the Canaries closely followed by Dublin.

Like all UK airports, East Midlands is urging passengers to check hand luggage restrictions prior to travelling to the airport and allow plenty of time to get to the airport.

Penny Coates, Managing Director, East Midlands Airport said “In the run up to the festive period we are asking customers to prepare well in advance and check hand baggage restrictions before arriving at the Airport. Passengers can reduce stress levels by arriving in plenty of time and checking travel documents before coming to the Airport. We recommend that passengers arrive at least two hours prior to departure to allow for poor weather and heavy traffic”.

Passengers using public transport before flying are reminded that the Skylink bus services from Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Loughborough and Coalville to East Midlands Airport will be operating reduced hours during the Christmas and New Year period and will not operate on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day. For more information on reduced operating hours please visit www.skylink.co.uk

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