Quick question about liquids
Nov 2, 2008 | 3:46 pm
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Quick question about liquids
I am aware that I can't take containers larger than 100mL on-board, but on Tuesday I have to carry some vases for flowers I bought. They are not containers, but rather semi-open, as any vase, and surely larger than 100mL. I also have a 200 mL coffee cup. If I put check them in the baggage I am afraid they will broke. Can I take them on-board? 
Nov 3, 2008 | 12:23 am
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the coffee is probably out of question, put it into your check-in luggage.
For the flowers I propose to empty the vases before security, and fill them again after security .. any sink should do the trick
and the flowers won't mind, I'm sure!
For the flowers I propose to empty the vases before security, and fill them again after security .. any sink should do the trick
and the flowers won't mind, I'm sure!
Nov 3, 2008 | 7:44 am
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When I was at ZRH (not sure) my empty half litre bottle for water was confiscated because this rule is "for containers larger than 100 mL, no matter of liquids inside", so I am completely confused with this despite I fly frequently. The vases are gifts, they do not contain water and flowers and are wrapped. I hope that this does not apply for vases 
Nov 3, 2008 | 8:00 am
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Nov 3, 2008 | 8:38 am
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Nov 3, 2008 | 8:55 am
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In the U.S., empty containers, of any size are fine. The key word is empty. Some screeners will make an issue if they see even a single drop in the bottle.
Like others have mentioned, you can fill them to your heart's content after you pass the checkpoint.
If you should happen to run into a difficult screener, ask for a supervisor immediately -- don't try to reason or negotiate with the screener.
Like others have mentioned, you can fill them to your heart's content after you pass the checkpoint.
If you should happen to run into a difficult screener, ask for a supervisor immediately -- don't try to reason or negotiate with the screener.
Nov 4, 2008 | 2:30 am
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I think they wanted to confiscate only the portion of the bottle containing the liquid. However, as you are not allowed any sharp implements to separate the empty portion of the bottle, they ended up confiscating the lot.
Nov 6, 2008 | 7:58 pm
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The whim of the TSA person who sees it.
The "correct" answer to the OP's question is that there is absolutely nothing wrong with bringing them through security, but that doesn't mean the TSA won't find a way to make up a rule that day.
The "correct" answer to the OP's question is that there is absolutely nothing wrong with bringing them through security, but that doesn't mean the TSA won't find a way to make up a rule that day.