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Old Oct 31, 2012 | 10:35 am
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Originally Posted by doug_999
Tried to purchase some Johnnie Walker Platinum at PVG yesterday and when they looked at my boarding pass (UA), they said they could not sell it to me as I was limited to 100ml max and the bottle was 750ml.

I also agree that if I had purchased it and had it in my bag, they would not have seen it as the casual check they did of my carry on luggage was a joke (I did however voluntarily throw out the two bottles for water from the club).
Better that they didn't sell you it; then sell it and take it away IMO.
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