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Jan 18, 2010 | 10:26 am

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cwe84

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Originally Posted by HereAndThereSC

It's been my understanding that duty free bags are exempt from the carry-on rules... I mean, if you board an international flight with 1 carry-on + 1 personal item, and you buy something from the on-board duty free... Then you're breaking the rule on your connecting flight?

HTSC

Duty free is not exempt. You are expected to be able to place that item in your carry on. If it is a liquid you are expected to place it in your checked luggage before rechecking it.