The security check – an overview

Dispose of liquids in containers of more than 100 ml in the bins provided (exceptions: liquid medication, baby food and special foods that you require for the journey). Liquid duty-free items of over 100 ml with a purchase receipt in a sealed bag in accordance with the ICAO standard are permitted. Permitted liquids will be subjected to an additional inspection. They may only be taken on board the flight if they have been approved by the security staff. 

Please follow instructions from staff during the security check. The following items must be placed separately in the baggage trays:

• Metallic items such as coins, keys and belts (if they are not stowed in your hand baggage)
• Jackets, coats, sports jackets and blazers (if they are not stowed in your hand baggage)
• Electronic devices such as laptops, tablets, cameras and mobile phones
• The 1-litre plastic bag containing your liquids (individual containers of up to max. 100 ml, incl. hand sanitizer gel)
• Liquid medication, baby food and special foods of over 100 ml
• Liquid duty free items of over 100 ml with purchase receipt in a sealed bag in accordance with the ICAO standard

The metal detector at the security check is not hazardous to pregnant women or their unborn babies. The regulations regarding pregnancy differ from airline to airline. Please ask your airline how late into your pregnancy you are allowed to fly and whether you require a doctor's certificate.

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Implants/Prostheses

If you are wearing a metal implant or prosthesis, we recommend that you take a medical certificate (prosthesis or implant passport) with you and show it at the security check. 
Important: The presentation of a medical certificate does not release from a security check, which is carried out in accordance with legal requirements.

Pacemakers

If you have a pacemaker, you should not pass through the metal detector, as sensitive pacemakers may be disrupted. Please tell the security staff. The electromagnetic radiation from the metal detector does not pose a health risk to healthy individuals, even those who are frequent flyers.