'Hoodies off when you're heading off' - Dublin Airport rule has social media users up in arms
The airport's post on X has stirred up quite a few follow-up questions from users regarding the policy
Passengers wearing hoodies, jumpers and other oversized garments "should be prepared" to be remove them when passing through security screenings, Dublin Airport has said.
In a post on X this Friday morning, Dublin Airport said passengers "should be prepared to remove any hoodies or loose oversize jumpers or sweaters when going through security screening", instructing that passengers "please remove the top and place it in the tray for screening".
According to the airport's website, "any oversized garments, which may conceal additional items or the outline of your person, will have to be removed for Security screening. Please remove the top, be it an over-sized hoodie, jumper, jacket or sweater and place in the tray for screening."
Social media users appeared confused by the announcement with several replying to the post with follow-up questions.
One user asked, "so, if I'm wearing a hoodie with just a bra underneath do I still have to remove my hoodie?"
In response, Dublin Airport replied: "All passengers should be prepared to remove their hoodie when they reach security screening."
A later post from the airport's account clarified that "private screenings/hand searches can be an option too”.
Regarding the enforcement of the rule that has surprised many, Dublin Airport said that “regulations have been tightened recently regarding this”.
The original post has been viewed over 130,000 views and racked up almost 90 comments with social media users struggling to make sense of the announcement.