Q about carry-on liquids/gels/etc plastic bag...

ravenvii

ravenvii

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I'm going to fly to the east coast tomorrow, and I am wondering about the carry-ons. Does it have to be quart-sized zip-loc bag? Or can it be any size (like sandwich-sized which I have)?

Thanks in advance...
 
They'll give you a bag for your liquids at the airport. They are generally the size of a sandwich bag, but remember that each individual container can only contain 100ml of liquids (as a maximum, so a 200ml container that is 1/4 full isn't allowed). Also 100ml is actually a really really small container.

The US may be slightly less restrictive on the rules, if you want to risk it, it really depends on the airport staff.
 
Eraserhead said:
They'll give you a bag at the airport. They are generally the size of a sandwich bag, but remember that each individual container can only contain 100ml of liquids.
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Some airports have bags, some don't, best to bring your own. Yes, in general it can't be bigger than quart sized.
 
swiftaw said:
Some airports have bags, some don't,
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:shrug: I've never been to an airport that doesn't give out bags.

Here are the rules for Heathrow (they seem to be the same the world over, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore and Dubai have the same rules as the UK).

heathrowairport.com said:
Travelling with liquids - 100ml rule


Only limited quantities of liquids may be carried through security control as hand baggage. This includes bottled drinks, suntan lotion, fragrances, cosmetics and toiletries.
The following restrictions apply to all liquids, creams, gels, pastes and aerosols taken through security control:
Liquid items may only be carried in containers holding up to 100ml.
They must be carried separately in a single transparent, re-sealable plastic bag.
The bag must be no larger than 20cm x 20cm (8in x 8in) and all items must fit inside so that it closes properly.
At security control the bag must be placed separately on the conveyor belt for screening.
Liquid items larger than 100ml should be packed in your hold luggage - otherwise they will be confiscated.
Exceptions to the 100ml rule can be made for baby food or milk. However, you should only carry what you need for the flight, and you may be asked to taste these items at security control.
Exceptions may also be made for medicines. However, you may be asked to taste any liquid medicines, or to provide evidence (such as a doctor's letter) that you need them for your journey.
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Eraserhead said:
The US may be slightly less restrictive on the rules, if you want to risk it, it really depends on the airport staff.
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They're not. The 100ml rules still apply as does the size of the bag - but yeah, they'll provide you with a bag if you don't already have one.

And even then, some airport staff will still try to argue with you about the bag even though that airport gave you that particular bag when you travelled through that way just the week before... :rolleyes: Bunch of twunts!
 
so make sure that if you do pack any liquid explosives that its no more than 100ml.

TSA = fearmongers.
 
I want to get a catheter, buy a plane ticket, fill the bag to the brim, and then walk through security. I wonder if I'd get an instant go to jail card for that one.:rolleyes:

I've never seen any airport actually hand out plastic bags to people. They all say they do, so you get in the security line and wait and then when you get to the front of it, you might ask for a bag and all I've seen is security yell at people at how irresponsible they are for not having a bag and then they make them throw their stuff in the trash can--oh, I guess a plastic bag is provided after all. It just doesn't get to go with you.
 
Eraserhead said:
Exceptions may also be made for medicines. However, you may be asked to taste any liquid medicines,
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So you should take an additional, partial dose of medication? They are encouraging/requiring the misuse of medication? Taking it contrary to doctor's and recommended directions? Yeah, that sounds like a great idea!

My last flight was in April 2001, and I have absolutely no desire to ever fly again.
 
I flew about three weeks ago through Rochester, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Dayton and they didn't give any of the civilians plastic bags at any of those airports. They may or may not have had their own, I couldn't tell.
 

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