Why no wine in checked bags?
Apr 20, 2007, 6:06 pm
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Why no wine in checked bags?
We hear so much about 3-1-1 that nearly everyone knows. What I did not know is that I could not have 2 bottles of wine in my checked baggage--in the US, that is. I had it with me from Sydney to L.A. but when I wanted to connect I was asked if there was wine in my checked bags. Is this a new thing? Was I being singled out?
Apr 20, 2007, 6:22 pm
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i have not had any problems checking wine in transferring from syd-hnl-lax-sfo-ord. all on qantas/AA flights. i didnt ahve any problems on United flights on the ord sector. In fact, my bag was never singled out for etd swap. you may encounter that tsa may wish to wipe the bottles and if they not keen to do it due to extra work, they may tell you its not allowed as checked baggage. the only problem is breakages.
Apr 20, 2007, 9:25 pm
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I don't think so. Customs agents in the states never care about a few bottles of wine. While you can bring 1 liter duty free, the paperwork to collect 20˘ or 30˘ duty for a half dozen bottles isn't worth their effort. I see reports of people who brought a dozen or two bottles from Italy or France in their checked bags, declared it, and customs just waived (perhaps I should say "waved") them through.
Apr 20, 2007, 9:54 pm
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I think it would help to know who was asking the OP about the wine and what rules they quoted (or maybe invented) to justify its confiscation. My guess: someone had planned a dinner party later that evening and forgot to stop at their local ABC Wine and Beer shop to pick up the correct vintage.
Apr 20, 2007, 11:57 pm
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I think it would help to know who was asking the OP about the wine and what rules they quoted (or maybe invented) to justify its confiscation. My guess: someone had planned a dinner party later that evening and forgot to stop at their local ABC Wine and Beer shop to pick up the correct vintage.
I kept the bottles and rented a car since I was only a 2-hour drive from home.
Apr 21, 2007, 6:10 am
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I don't think so. Customs agents in the states never care about a few bottles of wine. While you can bring 1 liter duty free, the paperwork to collect 20˘ or 30˘ duty for a half dozen bottles isn't worth their effort. I see reports of people who brought a dozen or two bottles from Italy or France in their checked bags, declared it, and customs just waived (perhaps I should say "waved") them through.
I usually bring 2 pieces of luggage with me , my regular one and my roll aboard. Returning home I stuff the roll aboard with about 10 bottles of wine. I declare it all. Never had a problem with anyone. Customs asks me to open up the roll aboard, but thats about it.
Apr 21, 2007, 6:17 am
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I flew with 3 bottles of wine securely wrapped in checked luggage on WN last month. I could tell TSA had gone through the bag, but they made it through.
Apr 21, 2007, 6:32 am
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Some airlines don't want the wine in checked luggage because they are afraid it will break and damage other peoples luggage, and they'll be liable..
See this FT thread where UA forced the OP to toss a $90 cabernet in the garbage. Write a letter of complaint to UA. Tell them that if they don't want your business, no problem, there are plenty of other airlines which will be glad to provide transport.
See this FT thread where UA forced the OP to toss a $90 cabernet in the garbage. Write a letter of complaint to UA. Tell them that if they don't want your business, no problem, there are plenty of other airlines which will be glad to provide transport.
Apr 22, 2007, 12:45 pm
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If this is a UA policy, its applied in a very inconsistent manner. I've checked through wine with UA before. That being said, improperly packed liquids are a nightmare for your fellow passengers - nothing like getting to a city for a business meeting early the next morning, only to find your clothes covered in booze - someone else's booze.
Jun 9, 2007, 10:00 am
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If this is a UA policy, its applied in a very inconsistent manner. I've checked through wine with UA before. That being said, improperly packed liquids are a nightmare for your fellow passengers - nothing like getting to a city for a business meeting early the next morning, only to find your clothes covered in booze - someone else's booze.
Jun 9, 2007, 11:41 am
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The airlines' biggest concerns is breakage. I started packing wine in molded Styrofoam boxes since the current liquid mess began. They are very durable and lightweight.
The biggest issue is that they are bulky and take up a lot of space in your luggage.
The biggest issue is that they are bulky and take up a lot of space in your luggage.
Jun 9, 2007, 11:59 am
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Give it a try! ^
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