No empty bottles at ATH?
Jun 28, 2007, 7:17 am
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No empty bottles at ATH?
Coming through security recently at ATH I was told (politely, I admit) by a security person that I couldn't bring my .5 mineral bottle through the check point. I explained that the bottle was empty (I hoped to fill it up at a water faucet after clearing security) and was told that I still couldn't bring it through. I took the cap off the bottle, turned it upside down, and shook it to demonstrate its vacuity, and was told I still couldn't bring it through.
I didn't have time to ask for an explanation of why empty water bottles were prohibited. Can anything here think of one?
I didn't have time to ask for an explanation of why empty water bottles were prohibited. Can anything here think of one?
Jun 28, 2007, 8:40 am
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Jun 28, 2007, 2:06 pm
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Has anyone had problems with Camelbak-type bags (empty) as caryons? I'm trying out a new backpack in a couple of days that includes a standard Camelbak-style refillable bladder/drinking tube in one compartment, but otherwise looks like a normal (useful) laptop backpack.
Jun 28, 2007, 3:46 pm
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My guess is that they won't see the camelbak on the x-ray (it is not bottle shaped and an integral part of the backpack) so it won't be a problem at all.
Jun 28, 2007, 11:56 pm
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Timfid, I can't believe your naivete! That AIR in the empty bottle was just chock FULL of humidity, I betcha! LIQUID!!! Aren't you ashamed? Run right back and give that tireless, yet eagle-eyed worker a big ol' hug! (And then watch what happens...)
Jun 29, 2007, 10:36 am
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