Originally Posted by
fakecd
I don't know if it's allowed for US bound flight these days but I definitely try to bring in/smuggle in a water bottle, if not 2. I put them deep hidden in your carry on, and have a sacrificial half-empty water bottle near the top. At the final gate security check, try to let the security find your half-empty scapegoat water, once they take it away I don't think they will look to search for your 2 main water bottle. I find this key to an enjoyable flight in economy.
Neat trick. It really works? Maybe I'll have to try it sometime. Although knowing my fellow Americans and my own bad luck, I'd probably trigger a security alert mid-flight when some phobic busybody noticed I had unauthorized water.