LIVERPOOL AIRPORT GUIDE (LPL)

QUICK FACTS Name: Liverpool Airport IATA Code: LPL ICAO Code: EGGP Opened: 1930 Terminals: 1 Runways: 1 Destinations served:80+ Passengers: 5.5m (2009)

DUTY FREE

Major Duty Free Outlets
 
One of the joys of traveling on airlines is the ability to shop in duty free shops and Liverpool Airport provides some of the best duty free that any airport has to offer.  After getting through security when using Liverpool Airport and Liverpool Airport Parking, be sure to allow yourself enough time to check out the shops. One of the major retailers of duty free items located in Liverpool Airport is Alpha Airport Shopping.  Alpha Airport Shopping has some of the best tax-free items available and you are sure to find that perfect gift for yourself, your spouse, or that business client you are trying to impress.
 
Duty Free Limits
 
Because of the value on the various tax-free items available at the numerous duty free shops in the U.K., some limits have been placed on certain items.  But don’t let that deter you from shopping at duty free retailers, the limits are quite high and will not inhibit the casual shopper.  If spirits are your fancy, keep in mind that there is a 10 litre limit placed on this item when you are buying.  For beer drinkers, your limit is placed at 110 litres.  If you are buying wine or fortified wine, the limits are 90 litres and 20 litres, respectively.
 
Hot Items
 
Duty free shops offer great deals at tax-free prices; this makes them very popular with travelers.  Make sure to stop by after landing in Liverpool Airport before making your way to Liverpool Airport Parking.  One of the more popular items found in duty free shops is whiskey.  Many duty free shops offer a top shelf selection of rare whiskeys offered at tax-free prices, which greatly reduces the rate of what it would cost from an in-town shop.  For the same reasons as whiskey, tobacco products are an extremely popular buy in duty free shops because of their high taxation rates when bought from local retailers.
 
Carry-On Luggage
 
While you can buy many tax-free items from duty free shops, remember that airline regulations regarding carry-on items still apply.  Many sharp objects like knives and tools will not be allowed and will have to either be entered into checked luggage or mailed to a location of your choice.  If you are carrying on liquid items purchased from duty free shops, you may take on board whatever you purchase, but you must keep it in the sealed bag that will be provided by the duty free shop that you purchased the item from.  Keep these tips in mind and you will have a trouble free flight.