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A major UK airport has issued a warning to travellers ahead of the Easter half-term break.

Airports will experience unprecedented demand during the Easter holidays as thousands of families jet off abroad. EasyJet alone confirmed this Easter is poised to be its busiest on record, with passengers travelling on nearly 30,000 flights, across 5.2 million seats throughout Europe during the fortnight-long school break.

Meanwhile, Bristol Airport, England's third-largest regional airport, anticipates approximately 725,000 passengers passing through its terminal during a three-week period from March 27 until April 19. The airport, which connects travellers to some of the most sought-after European and UK destinations, will handle around 150,000 customers over the Easter weekend alone.

Bristol Airport revealed that Dublin, Edinburgh and Glasgow are among the most popular UK destinations during the Easter weekend, while flights to Geneva, Innsbruck and Verona are "looking busy" as travellers hope to catch the end of the ski season. For those chasing warmer climes, flights from Bristol Airport to Palma, Alicante, Malaga, Faro and Tenerife are anticipated to be the most popular over Easter, alongside Amsterdam due to its global connections.

Ahead of the busy travel period, Bristol Airport has issued a warning to travellers about transporting Easter chocolates.

A spokesperson for the airport stated: "Those travelling with Easter eggs are advised to keep any chocolate treats in cabin baggage and make sure they are easily accessible as they may need to be opened for a quick check."

To assist holidaymakers in preparing for a smoother experience and journey at the airport, they have shared additional warnings about hand luggage restrictions and security measures. Bristol Airport offered the following advice:

• "Items up to 2 litres can now be carried through in hand luggage along with all electronics (laptops, tablets and mobile phones), which should remain inside bags while passing through security screening. It is recommended that you check before flying back, as the liquid limit still varies from airport to airport.
• Empty pockets and place loose items in hand luggage, with metal water bottles emptied before entering security (water fountains can be found opposite World Duty Free as well as in the Public Transport Interchange and outside arrivals).
• Coats, hats and belts should be placed in the tray provided with a hand luggage bag on top. Customers may still be asked to take off their shoes.
• Travel with only essential items in your hand baggage and pushchairs to enable easy transit through security.
• Pushchairs and car seats that have not been checked in, along with wheelchairs and walking aids, will be searched, so customers should allow more time for this.
• Customers travelling with a medical condition or disability, including hidden disabilities, should mention this to a member of staff just before screening. They can request a private search if this makes them feel more comfortable.
• Children who are 1 metre tall and above will need to use the security scanner. If they are unable to hold the position required or are under 1 metre tall, then they will be hand-searched."

For more details, you can visit the Bristol Airport website. While many travel rules are anticipated to be similar across UK airports, it's advisable to check directly with the airport you're departing from, as well as the airport you'll be returning to the UK from.

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