Originally Posted by
exwannabe
What I have seen is that most all Asian gateways have gate checks on the US bound flights that are near random. Occasionally a full blown search. Sometimes nothing. Often a quick question.
Of course they will get you at main/transit security, so presumably you plan to buy overpriced water in the departure lounge.
Most airlines are getting a lot better about providing water.
I was just planning on filling up in the lounge with w/e free bottles they give, or at least buying some. Over 14 hours I could drink a couple liters, especially at 'altitude.' They did give me 2 when I boarded in SCL last month and had to dump my water at the gate, but once in PEK I had my water taken and they ran out on the plane.