Preparation area at Fiumicino Airport

The Fiumicino Airport preparation area is designed to help passengers organise their hand luggage before accessing security screening.

Located before the checkpoints, the airport security preparation area provides dedicated spaces where passengers can verify compliance with airport security rules, manage items that are not permitted in the cabin and prepare for a smoother screening process.

Where the preparation area is located

Preparation areas are positioned along the passenger flow leading to security checks and can be easily identified before reaching the screening lines.

They are an integral part of the departure process and support passengers in organising their belongings in advance. For a complete overview of screening procedures, it is useful to consult the section on security checks at Fiumicino Airport.

Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs)

Within the preparation area, passengers can check whether their carry-on liquids at Fiumicino Airport comply with the applicable rules.

Dedicated containers are available to dispose liquids at airport security before reaching the screening point. Informational materials and infographics placed in these areas explain how to correctly prepare liquids, aerosols and gels in line with current regulations.

Using the preparation area helps avoid delays and ensures that liquids not meeting the permitted conditions are removed in advance.

ONACs: other items not permitted in the cabin

In addition to LAGs, passengers may be carrying ONACs (Other Non-Admitted Cabin items), which include objects that are not allowed in hand luggage or are subject to restrictions.

Dedicated containers for ONACs are located near the security gates, where these items can be deposited before or during the screening process.

Once placed in the appropriate containers, ONACs are:

• identified and sorted by category
• handled by security operators
• transferred to authorised facilities for disposal or treatment

This process ensures that restricted items, dangerous and illegal goods are managed according to established safety procedures.

What happens to disposed items

Items deposited in the preparation area or at the security gates are managed according to specific procedures.

Depending on their type:

• LAGs are collected from preparation area containers and transferred to dedicated waste management systems
• ONACs are sorted and handled separately due to their nature and potential risk

These materials are then directed to authorised disposal or treatment facilities, in compliance with applicable regulations and safety standards.

FAQ

What happens to confiscated airport items at Fiumicino?

Items that cannot be taken through security can be disposed of in the preparation area (for liquids) or in dedicated containers at the security gates (for ONACs). Once deposited, they are managed according to airport procedures and are generally not recoverable.