Passenger Safety and Security Information

Security
Security is a top priority at Gold Coast Airport. On-site security measures are regularly monitored and the airport continues to meet stringent security standards set by the Federal Government.

Passenger Screening
All departing passengers are subject to security screening prior to boarding aircraft. Melbourne Airport reminds passengers that sharp items, such as nail clippers, scissors, pocket knives and metal nail files, should not be packed in carry-on luggage. Please ensure any items of this kind are packed in your check luggage. Detection of these items at screening points will increase the wait time for passengers.

Please ensure you do not carry any inflammable liquids gasses or other dangerous goods with you or in your bags. Those items will also be removed by security staff when detected.

Laptop computers must be removed from bags at the security point and screened separately. Electronic equipment will not be damaged by x-ray screening.

Checked baggage is also subject to screening. Please contact your airline for further information about what can and cannot be taken on board, either in carry-on luggage or in your checked-baggage.

Unattended Baggage
Baggage must never be left unattended in public areas. All such baggage will be treated as suspicious. All baggage should be clearly tagged with your contact details.

Security-related Threats
Passengers and airport visitors are warned that all threats and comments made about carrying of weapons or explosives - whether intended as a joke or not - will be taken seriously and may result in refusal of carriage onto the flight and prosecution.

Security Restrictions: Liquids, Aerosols and Gels
The Australian Government has introduced new security arrangements regarding liquids, aerosols and gels. Restrictions apply to what you are and aren't allowed on board. Below is a list of the most common items:

• water and other drinks, soups, syrups, jams, stews, sauces and pastes
  
• foods in sauces or containing a high liquid content
  
• creams, lotions, cosmetics and oils
• perfumes
  
• sprays
  
• gels including hair and shower gels
  
• contents of pressurised containers, including shaving foam, other foam and deodorants
  
• pastes including toothpaste
  
• mascara
• lipsticks, lip gloss or lip balm and
  
• any item of similar consistency at room temperature.

The key point to remember: If it's over 100mL... then pack it into your check-in luggage

For more details, visit the Department of Transport & Regional Services' LAGs website

Medical
Passengers with medical conditions are advised to contact their airline in relation to the carriage of medical equipment through screening points and on board their flight.

Travel Advice
For advice on travel warnings, visas and consular services, visit the Federal Government's Smart Traveller website, www.smartraveller.gov.au.

Federal Government Airport Security
To view the Federal Government airport security screening information video and brochure visit: www.dotars.gov.au

For more information visit the Department of Transport and Regional Services' Aviation Security branch.

For Quarantine information contact the Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service or phone +61 2 6272 3933