Does HA allow wine to be checked into the hold?
Apr 26, 2008 | 11:41 pm
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Does HA allow wine to be checked into the hold?
Does Hawaiian Airlines allow wine to be checked into the hold? If so, anyone know how much?
I looked at their Web site and called, but couldn't get an answer. The agent gave me the phone number for the TSA.
Thanks!
I looked at their Web site and called, but couldn't get an answer. The agent gave me the phone number for the TSA.
Thanks!
Apr 27, 2008 | 7:24 pm
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Try to do called HA by 1-800 number. They will be gladly your assistance about information by wine. That means I don't think you shouldn't allowed bring the wine placed into checked bags. You should wait for your final destination cities. You can purchasable at liquors store instead of placed checked bags. Because it will be fragile of wine. They will be causes some extremely damaged during your flight. You have to signed the limited releases when you prior check in counter before your bags is ongoing to TSA screening.
Apr 27, 2008 | 9:14 pm
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Are you suggesting calling again?
Apr 27, 2008 | 9:16 pm
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Why would checked wine be a security concern? It is not high enough concentration to sustain fire. Wine should be fine to check, I have done so many times, but never on HA.
Nov 22, 2008 | 2:36 pm
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I have checked wine several times on Hawaiian and had some of those bags hand checked by TSA. No issues at all. I have just checked the bags and have not mentioned the wine since it was only one or two bottles and I didn't think of it being a concern. Don
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Nov 24, 2008 | 7:54 am
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We bought some excellent wine from the winery on Maui and checked the box with no problems. The winery is used to this and provides shipping boxes with foam inserts for the bottles. It arrived with us in Chicago just fine.
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Dec 3, 2008 | 9:10 pm
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I travel with bottles everywhere I go. Bringing back local wine, microbrews, etc. Coming back from HA always bring several bottles of our fav dark rum. Last time I checked, the TSA website said 2 bottles per suitcase, but I've never had a problem bringing back more. Just make sure you pad them well, and lock your suitcase.
Dec 4, 2008 | 9:10 am
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I picked up a box from Bevmo that holds 3 bottles and already have a lock so I will just have to remember to put it on the suitcase. Thanks again for all the info.
MarcWPhoto, what wine did you get from Maui? I will also be there for a couple days visiting family so I might have pick some up.
MarcWPhoto, what wine did you get from Maui? I will also be there for a couple days visiting family so I might have pick some up.
Dec 5, 2008 | 12:19 am
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I picked up a box from Bevmo that holds 3 bottles and already have a lock so I will just have to remember to put it on the suitcase. Thanks again for all the info.
MarcWPhoto, what wine did you get from Maui? I will also be there for a couple days visiting family so I might have pick some up.
MarcWPhoto, what wine did you get from Maui? I will also be there for a couple days visiting family so I might have pick some up.
http://www.mauiwine.com/
Pineapple Wine
Only 'commercial' winery on Maui... I brought back a couple bottles to ANC (survived OGG-SEA-LAX-ANC)
Didn't have any yet... but parents recommended it... ended up purchasing from Costco on the way to the airport (had to run to the A/C)
Dec 5, 2008 | 7:37 am
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Beckoa beat me to the link. 
Of course we got some pineapple wine because, hey, it's Hawai'i, and that's what you do. However, their standard red is also very nice and if they have any of their sparkling wine (which they don't produce every year and sometimes are out of) be sure to try it.
If you have a little time, the tour is nice and if you're lucky, it will be conducted by Emily, who I am fairly sure is a Bodhisattva. The grounds are very pretty and the drive from Kahului is quite scenic. It also passes by Sun Yat Sen Park, which is one of Maui's less expected tourist attractions.
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Of course we got some pineapple wine because, hey, it's Hawai'i, and that's what you do. However, their standard red is also very nice and if they have any of their sparkling wine (which they don't produce every year and sometimes are out of) be sure to try it.If you have a little time, the tour is nice and if you're lucky, it will be conducted by Emily, who I am fairly sure is a Bodhisattva. The grounds are very pretty and the drive from Kahului is quite scenic. It also passes by Sun Yat Sen Park, which is one of Maui's less expected tourist attractions.
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