In case you need to transport any liquid by air, you should prepare in advance by finding out the rules for its transportation. Otherwise, the liquid may be withdrawn from you already at the airport.
The modern rules for transporting liquids on flights are practically the same in most countries of the world. Knowing them will allow you to seamlessly transport the fluids you need from one point of travel to another.
Carriage of liquids in carry-on baggage
The main restrictions imposed on the carriage of liquids in an airplane relate specifically to their transportation as part of carry-on baggage. This is due to the potential danger of their use by a passenger in the aircraft cabin directly during the flight.
The current rules stipulate that all transported liquids must be packed in bottles or other containers, the volume of which does not exceed 100 milliliters. Moreover, if the container in which the liquid is packed was originally of a larger volume, for example, 200 milliliters, but less than half of the substance remained in it, such a package would still not be allowed on the plane. All transported vials must be additionally packed in a transparent bag, which you will have to present for inspection at the airport upon request. Moreover, the total volume of liquids transported in such a package by one passenger should not exceed 1 liter.
An exception is made for medicines and infant formula: their transportation as part of hand luggage is also allowed in containers exceeding 100 milliliters, and their quantity is not regulated by a strict figure, but must meet reasonable needs. At the same time, remember that airport staff may ask you to present documents confirming the need to carry medicines into the aircraft cabin.
Transportation of liquids from duty-free
Liquids purchased from duty free, such as perfumes or alcoholic beverages, are not subject to the general restrictions on the carriage of liquids in the cabin. However, it should be borne in mind that you have the right to carry them on the plane and take out from there only in their original form, that is, in a sealed package, which, in turn, is in a sealed bag issued by duty-free employees.
Carriage of liquids in baggage
As a rule, there are no specific norms for the carriage of liquids in the baggage of the airline, their volume is limited only by the total weight of the free baggage allowance. At the same time, it is worth making sure that all liquids transported in the baggage are securely packed in order to avoid leakage during the trip. In addition, if you are carrying alcoholic beverages in your luggage, remember that the customs authorities most often limit the amount of alcohol that one person can bring into the country: these restrictions become important for international flights. At the same time, in each country, the norms for the import of alcohol differ among themselves, therefore, you should familiarize yourself with the current rules in advance.
