How to transport liquids over 100 ml. Rules and regulations for transporting liquids on an airplane: how many ml can you carry in hand luggage and luggage, why are some liquids not allowed? Can there be exceptions?

In law Order of the Ministry of Transport of Russia dated June 28, 2007 No. 82 (as amended on January 14, 2019) “On approval of the Federal Aviation Rules “General rules for the air transportation of passengers, baggage, cargo and requirements for servicing passengers, shippers, consignees”” (registered with the Ministry of Justice of Russia on September 27 .2007 No. 10186)
In any Russian airline you can carry up to 5 kg of things on board for free. There are carriers that allow you to take 10 or 15 kg.

As a rule, the more expensive the ticket, the more things you can carry in the cabin. Typically, economy class flights are limited to one seat. hand luggage, and for business class - two. But here everything depends on the carrier: some companies have their own standards for each fare, route, aircraft, while others have a single standard for everyone.

Dimensions are not specified in the law, so each carrier can set its own rules. Typically, bags with dimensions of 55 × 40 × 20 cm or with the sum of three dimensions equal to 115 cm are allowed on board. Such a suitcase will fit in the overhead luggage rack along with the hand luggage of other passengers.

You can also take a handbag, briefcase or backpack with things in excess of the norm. It is assumed that you will place them under the seat in front, so the permitted weight and dimensions may be less than for carry-on luggage. For example, up to 3 kg and no more than 80 cm in the sum of three dimensions.

Carefully read the rules on the company’s website: if the weight of free excess baggage is not indicated there, check this on the website or by phone.

Also, instead of an additional bag, briefcase or backpack, you can take for free:

bouquet of flowers;
outerwear;
baby food for the child during the flight;
suit in a suitcase (check weight and dimensions);
a device for carrying a child (cradle, chair, stroller) - provided that you are flying with a child and can fit these things on a shelf or under the seat;
medications, special dietary needs in the amount required for the duration of the flight;
crutches, canes, walkers, rollators, a folding wheelchair, if you can fit them in the cabin on a shelf or under the seat;
goods from Duty Free, if they are suitable in weight and dimensions and are sealed in a sealed bag (check weight and dimensions).

The basic rule: what you are going to take into the cabin must fit on a shelf or under the seat. Ask the carrier in advance how much excess hand luggage he will allow you to carry.

How to check hand luggage at the airport

If your hand luggage looks bulky, it will be weighed at the airport and the dimensions will be checked using a special frame. This is a plastic container or two walls that your suitcase should fit into. In this case, everything should fit in, including handles and wheels.

Frame for checking carry-on baggage sizes / consumerreports.org

To avoid having to pay extra for hand luggage, choose soft bags or a backpack with drawstring straps that reduce the size of the already packed travel accessory.

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If the lady from Marshak’s children’s poem were traveling by plane, it would not be so easy for her to check in a painting, a basket and a piece of cardboard as luggage. A dog without a passport would not have been allowed on board at all. It is almost impossible to remember all the details, what, why, how and where you can transport it. But the main thing is to know where to turn. Start diving into amazing world rules for carrying everything on a plane from our article.

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How much weight does a plane lift?

The weight of an aircraft is a variable quantity consisting of a bunch of interrelated variables. The maximum take-off weight of the aircraft is specified during production, but what it will consist of varies from flight to flight.

First, you need to remember that there are different types of aircraft: from small Embraer E-175 to wide-body Boeing 777, where there can be 10 seats in one row.

Secondly, the flight range matters: the amount of fuel required depends on it. That's why they fly long distances large planes: they have more wing lift and can carry more people and luggage that make up a commercial load. Fuel, by the way, is calculated before the flight depending on the cabin load - and who loaded it, a children's camp of skinny seven-year-olds or impressive men. And also from the weather, the distance of the alternate airfield, the built-in need to stop for refueling somewhere in the middle of the route... Oh, everything is complicated there.

In principle, airplanes have different passenger capacity, and it does not directly depend on its type. The same aircraft model may have different distances between seats, and may or may not have first and business classes. This is already the airline's entertainment field. For charter companies, for example, it is not profitable to offer privileged classes: the more passengers you can transport, the more trips you can sell, everything is in the black.

When loading the luggage compartment, not only tonnage matters, but also volume. Simply put: the load can be large but light (like a batch of duvets), or it can be small but weighty. If the load is heavy, there is a limit on the load on the floors. And dangerous goods require more space around them. A whole science.

So the total permissible weight of the luggage compartment, as well as the entire aircraft, with fuel and the corpulent Aunt Manya in the next seat, will always be different. That's why smart people came up with the average weight of luggage and carry-on luggage with the expectation that someone will take less, and someone will pay for the excess. Baggage can weigh 20, 23, 25 kg, hand luggage - 5, 7, 8, 10 kg, depending on the airline. And in 99% of cases, this will be written to you in detail on the itinerary receipt.

Liquids

The rules for carry-on luggage are quite strict. In total, you can carry no more than 1 liter of liquid (rum from duty free does not count), but each bottle can be no more than 100 ml in volume. “On the bottom” will not work: this is the case when not only the amount of liquid matters, but also the size of the bottle. And in an ideal world, all bottles and vials should be placed in a resealable transparent bag.

In fact, not everyone makes sure that all liquids are packaged in the notorious 18x20 cm transparent bag. At Moscow airports, no one pays attention to this additional packaging. But at the airport of the same Marseille, if, God forbid, you put nail polishes or mini-shampoos in different places, you will be forced to collect them throughout your suitcase and put them in a bag, which they, careless people, will give you anyway . It’s easier to prepare in advance and not be that bad person who slows down the entire line for inspection.

Anything over 100 ml goes into luggage. It is prohibited to transport flammable liquids in any form, so you will have to look for something to light a fire on the spot. Radioactive, poisonous and toxic is also a no-no. Liquefied gases, oxidizing substances and organic peroxides, not including hydrogen peroxide, are also prohibited. Play chemists at home.

How to carry alcohol on a plane

The amount of alcohol per passenger is regulated by customs. For example, 3 liters of alcohol per person over 18 years of age can be imported duty-free into the Russian Federation, with a duty of up to 5 liters; V different countries the norms are different. You cannot drink alcohol you brought with you or bought in duty-free on board. Although your neighbor behind you may drink a dozen small bottles of whiskey, this is generally prohibited. This habit may come back to haunt him in the future, when airline blacklists become not the exception, but the rule.

Water on the plane

You can take water with you on the plane, but only that which you buy at exorbitant prices at the airport after going through security. Your bottle will be asked to throw away in advance because it is clearly over 100ml. In many airports, in the clean area there are fountains with drinking water, which you can use to fill a bottle you have stored, but civilization has not yet reached everywhere.

How to carry perfume and eau de toilette on a plane

Eau de toilette is also water, but special. In hand luggage, it is subject to the general rules for transporting liquids (no more than 100 ml, but you can buy a large bottle in duty-free). But some countries have import restrictions. For example, you cannot import more than 50 ml of perfume and 250 ml of eau de toilette into Ireland. If you are not going to sell perfumes, this will be enough for you.

How to carry food on a plane

In the case of food, it is not so much the rules for transportation directly on the plane that are important, but the customs regulations of the countries between which you are flying. Moreover, they relate to both import and export. Well, sanctions, where would we be without it?

You can't officially bring food into the United States. This doesn’t stop some people who go to visit American friends from bringing in a jar of caviar, so they put on a straight face at the security check in the States. But in general, joking with American customs and border guards is very risky.

The French won't let you out with cheese in your hand luggage. They’ll take the tasty treat for themselves and won’t wince. If your soul requires a kilogram of brie or Roquefort, check it in your luggage. Or buy at duty-free, but the selection and prices there will not be the same as in a store in the city.

Is it possible to carry caviar, fish and other seafood on an airplane?

From the territory of Russia you can export up to 5 kg of fish and seafood and up to 250 g of sturgeon caviar in original packaging with store receipts. Beyond this, it is impossible to export sea wealth. And to import up to 5 kg of products of plant origin (except for seeds, seed material, planting material, potatoes) and up to 5 kg of products of animal origin. The latter can only be ready-made and in original packaging. We also periodically introduce bans and restrictions on the import of products from certain countries, which you also need to read about before your trip. The list of products prohibited for import into Russia can be found on the Rosselkhoznadzor website.

Meat, sausage, fruit

This applies to both meat and fruits, which simply cannot be imported from a number of countries. Most likely, you won’t be allowed on the plane with a whole watermelon, because it might burst. And with coconut, the peel of which cannot be cleared during inspection. Rules for exporting products from exotic countries like Thailand need to be clarified with the air carrier. You still won’t be able to import more than 5 kg, as we remember, but they will advise you on proper packaging.

Special rules may apply to anything with a strong smell. Even lemons from a customs-friendly country may not be allowed on board, because the strong smell of citrus fruits will displease other passengers. So those same French people who take away your cheese are just taking care of their seatmates, yes.

It's about the same story with sausage. They may prohibit you from taking it in hand luggage because of the aroma, and it is clearly not an essential product on a flight. Plus, you can’t import animal products into many countries: you never know, maybe you’ll introduce some kind of epidemic. The problem is the same with lard (if it’s in factory packaging, ok; if it’s in homemade packaging, then it’s out of bounds). So again: read customs regulations destination countries!

Honey, canned food, cakes

Honey and oils, unless otherwise specified by customs regulations, can be transported in the same way as any liquids. Small containers will easily reach their destination on the plane, but large ones will fit in your luggage.
Canned food It is worth checking in luggage and cans - depending on their volume. A small glass jar of jam or the same honey in hand luggage has never harmed anyone.
If the stars align in such a way that you need to be carried on a plane cake, then know: formally you can transport cakes. But, just in case, check with the airline. They might be a little surprised there. Or regard the cake as a liquid in some places, and then you yourself remember the rules.
What no one will prohibit are chocolates, candy bars, muesli, cookies and other sweets in factory packaging. Kilograms of all kinds of overseas sweets or a light snack for late flights are not taken away.

Baby food on the plane

Baby food is a special issue. It does not have to fit into the 100 ml standard; you can take it on board if you are flying with a child. This also includes dietary nutrition. At the same time, in the United States it is prohibited to carry powders and baby food with a volume of 12 ounces or 350 ml on board an aircraft.

Is it possible to carry hookahs, IQOS, vapes, lighters and cigarettes on a plane?

As for all sorts of things for smoking: you can carry them, you can’t use them. In terms of actual transportation, vapes, electronic cigarettes and IQOS most likely fall under the concept of electronics (more on that below). You need to take all this stuff into the cabin; you can’t charge it from sockets on the plane.

The vast majority of airlines do not allow smoking in the aircraft cabin, including electronic cigarettes. IQOS is a new thing, it is not yet mentioned in advertisements, but in essence it is almost the same device, except that there is no water in it. Therefore, you cannot use IQOS on board an airplane.
On some (especially American) airlines, it happens that people quietly smoke a vape right in the cabin, and flight attendants pass by. But this is the exception rather than the rule: smoke detectors have not been canceled. Then you will, like the poor Chinese, bask in Anadyr because emergency landing when these sensors are triggered.
Nothing prohibits you from taking a hookah with you, but in many southern countries, where they are usually carried from, all parts except the glass bulb are asked to be checked in as luggage. Because the pipe can be used as a weapon.
Information for the conservative: the amount of imported tobacco products is regulated by the customs of each specific country. Usually this is 200 cigarettes per person (one block), or 50 cigarillos, or 250 g of tobacco. In a number eastern countries, where healthy lifestyle has not yet reached, more is allowed.
Well, another important thing for smokers is that a disposable lighter can almost always be carried in hand luggage (one piece per person). This does not apply to gasoline lighters like Zippos; they cannot be carried on most airlines.

Medicines and syringes

This also depends on the country. In the UAE, for example, this is terribly strict: the import of antipyretics, painkillers and many other drugs is severely limited. You cannot import even basic Corvalol or Pentalgin. It’s also difficult with codeine-containing drugs (although it’s easy for some), as with antidepressants. To travel to Australia, you need to get prescriptions for everything, because they are extremely careful when it comes to importing medications. Analgin cannot be imported into the USA. If you have any questions or needs, it is better to study the customs regulations of the destination country and drug components in advance or consult the embassy.

Usually they ask to carry medicines in original packaging, and not to pour all the pills in a row into one jar. It's logical. In fact, most customs officers don’t care, but to avoid unnecessary hassle, it’s better to do it according to science.

Prescription drugs require a prescription. And by this word we do not mean a sticker with an advertisement for a drug on which the local doctor practices writing illegibly, but a real document with stamps and other amenities.

You need to be prepared for the fact that every tablet in your carry-on luggage may raise a question. A case from practice: on the flight (!) from Tunisia, the inspection service, standing over a gutted bag, demanded a prescription for noshpa for half an hour.

In principle, this is usually not very scary: already on the flight home you will lose standard pills for your stomach or head. But if this happens on flights far from home or with expensive medications, it’s not so fun. Therefore, it is better to hide important pills in a suitcase, and take only the necessary minimum with you to the salon. Or, if you are flying without luggage, play it safe with prescriptions.

To transport syringes and needles, you must also obtain medical documents confirming the need to fly with them. This is especially true for people with insulin-dependent diabetes, so that no one has an absurd requirement to check insulin in their luggage - this drug must be handled with care, and the luggage compartment of an airplane does not require this. Hypodermic needles cannot be transported without medical justification.

Weapons and folding knives

According to the rules of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation, you can carry in your luggage crossbows, spearguns, checkers, sabers, cleavers, scimitars, broadswords, swords, rapiers, bayonets, daggers, knives with ejectable blades, with locking locks, simulators of any type of weapon.

Other weapons (for example, air pistols) can also be transported if all the paperwork is present, unless there is a restriction, as is often imposed during international sporting events. When checking in for a flight, you must inform airline representatives that you are carrying a weapon. Aeroflot asks such passengers to arrive early and check in no later than an hour and a half before departure.

On domestic flights, the owner of the weapon must have the appropriate permit; when importing or exporting weapons, a permit must be issued from the authorized body of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Be prepared for the fact that upon departure the weapon will be taken away for “temporary storage” and will be issued only at the destination airport. It must be transported unloaded in proper packaging (holster, case, etc.), and ammunition must travel separately. The weight of this same ammunition should not exceed 5 kg per passenger. Cartridges for gas weapons are prohibited for transportation by air. In addition, the circulation of imported electroshock devices is prohibited, that is, you cannot buy a stun gun abroad and bring it to Russia.

Some countries have their own characteristics. For example, Vietnam and Belarus require that air pistols be handed over with the obligatory execution of a Transfer Certificate, and Spain has gone even further - they need any weapon, even fake ones, to be marked with special tags.

Important: you cannot even take imitation weapons into the salon. That is, we check toy pistols in luggage, despite the protests of five-year-old and thirty-five-year-old children.

Household knives and scissors can be carried in luggage. True, if you want to bring a cleaver, perhaps it will be sent for examination to see if it is a bladed weapon. But even folding (without a lock) travel or pocket knives with a blade length of less than 60 mm cannot be carried in hand luggage. Moreover, this rule is written in the section about booze from duty-free. So that they don’t open the package and bottle and get drunk. Corkscrews are also not allowed into the salon. And knitting needles. And then you never know.

Cash

As you understand, it is not the weight that is important here, but the quantity of currency (although a thousand bucks in one-cent coins will raise certain questions for any sane person). In general, declare and export millions, but without additional delays you are allowed to travel with the equivalent of 10,000 US dollars. Rarely do people need that much money in cash, but anything can happen.

Export from some countries is prohibited national currency. Such states include Egypt, Tunisia and many other countries with their own unique money. Amateur numismatists can only be advised to hide a small amount of local money among the rubles and be ready to part with them if something happens (then make surprised eyes and say that you forgot what to take from you, tourists).

Cosmetics

Creams, gels and other similar cosmetics are regulated in the same way as all liquids. You can take tubes and cones with a volume of no more than 100 ml into the salon, in total no more than 1 liter, and so on, and so on. You can take larger containers into your luggage, but several identical cones can be regarded as a commercial lot for sale, which must be declared.
Paste (even toothpaste) belongs here, and it also needs to be placed in a bag of liquids. There is nothing illegal about carrying it in hand luggage, but you may not like it at security. For some reason, the Chinese are suspicious of it and love to open and sniff tubes of toothpaste while going through security. But maybe they just like it. We don't judge.
Aerosols, even if they are not completely liquid and under pressure, can be transported along with liquid. According to Russian rules, it is permissible in luggage to carry aerosols intended for use for sports or household purposes, the valves of the cans are protected by caps, in containers with a capacity of no more than 0.5 kg or 500 ml. No more than 2 kg or 2 liters per passenger. In hand luggage - the same 100 ml.
Aerosols, including deodorants, marked “flammable” are prohibited from being carried in hand luggage, even if the canister has a volume of less than 100 ml.
We remember about small nail scissors: they, like a corkscrew, cannot be taken into the salon. An iron nail file can also be considered a weapon. So manicure items need to be checked in luggage. Or endure without them and fly with one soft file in your bag.

Electronics

Household electronic devices such as phones, power banks, laptops in hand luggage do not raise any questions. It is also not prohibited to check them in (turned off!) as luggage, but for the integrity and safety of your equipment, it is still more logical to take them with you into the cabin. Exception - ppower banks. They cannot be checked in as checked baggage, only in hand luggage.

At one time, airlines warned that it was strictly prohibited to carry Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on board (these are the same phones that exploded more often than they worked). The hype around them has died down now, but keep this in mind.

Professional audio and video equipment usually requires an airline permit.

You can take with you a hairdryer, electric razor, straightener or curling iron (if it is not pointed). In general, if an electrical device fits into the parameters of hand luggage, you can carry it, but in each specific case, a specific employee may not like it. Especially if you have a waffle iron, electric grill or something else.

Regular batteries and large accumulators should be carried in hand luggage, making sure that they do not accidentally short circuit with each other. Carrying spare batteries (separately from equipment) in luggage is prohibited.

A special place is occupied by small-sized means of personal transportation, in Russian - unicycles, Segways, hoverboards, electric scooters and hoverboards. The reason is the large lithium batteries they run on. At Aeroflot (which follows the recommendations of IATA, the International Air Transport Association), they must be checked in as baggage after first removing the battery and taking it in hand luggage. The battery must meet the power standard: 160 Wh. If the battery cannot be removed, such a device is processed through the airport cargo terminal as “dangerous cargo.”

Other

This is where even more fun begins than before, balancing on the brink of customs legislation and common sense.

Corals cannot be exported from Egypt. From some African countries - ebony crafts. Many maritime countries will not let you out with shells picked up on the beach. Keep receipts for souvenirs, as they say, until the end of the trip. Special rules apply to antiques and animal skins. According to Russian customs regulations, you cannot export (even on yourself) diamonds worth more than $75,000.

Many people do not check musical instruments in their luggage. Not because it’s impossible to do this (it’s just that the company is fighting with all its hands and feet for registering them as fragile oversized luggage), but out of love for the instrument. For large instruments, like the double bass or cello, it is customary to buy a ticket so that they “sit” in the next chair and nothing happens to them. Small instruments are accepted as carry-on luggage. If you are not a pro, but just want to take your father's guitar to play somewhere in the mountains, you can buy a reinforced concrete (figuratively speaking) case and put the instrument in the luggage compartment, making sure that it is marked as fragile.

Fragile luggage can be anything oversized: for example, a TV or your grandmother’s favorite floor vase that you are taking as a gift to a pen pal. It is advisable to inform the airline in advance that you are traveling and take care of the packaging. Remember: fragile in the understanding of movers does not mean over-delicacy. And in general, anything can happen. So ten layers of foam and a normal box are on your conscience. Well, yes, you will have to pay extra for such cargo. Sometimes, to calm down, you can use the life hack of musicians and arrange a place in the cabin for your cargo. However, this is also done in agreement with the airline, and not simply with the purchase of two tickets.

Another question is whether the vase is a work of art. Or is a painting purchased on flea market. If you are bringing something from abroad, keep your receipt. You can transport a framed painting in your hand luggage if it fits in size. And in a transparent film - so that it can be seen that you did not steal Kuindzhi again. To export even your own paintings from Russia, it is recommended to issue a certificate stating that the Ministry of Culture is not against it and the painting was painted in our time. It’s possible without this, but it depends on your luck. Well, if suddenly the truth is something incredibly valuable, good luck with the paperwork. Take care of your paperwork in advance.

If you bought a cabinet, a granite countertop, a giant refrigerator, or a car that doesn't run, you'll have to ship it to you via freight. And sometimes by sea: this is a quite common practice, and although containers with cargo take a long time to travel by sea, at least you can drag the entire contents of a two-story house this way.

For sports: skis, snowboards, bicycles, surfboards and diving equipment can be easily checked in as luggage. Sometimes companies even introduce free transportation of such things for the season, in addition to luggage. Transportation of large sports equipment (like a vaulting pole) is subject to agreement with the airline. Only paintball fans may have problems: a paintball gun, according to the law, is a product structurally similar to a weapon, so a permit must be issued for its export. It is difficult to import such equipment, but it is possible: you will have to work hard to prove that it is not a weapon, but a toy/sports equipment, and perhaps involve lawyers who are familiar with the product nomenclature used by customs officers and various acts. Think twice about whether you need it.

For the romantic ones: bouquets of flowers are allowed to be carried in the salon even at Pobeda, but live, uncut plants must undergo control and receive special documents stating that they do not pose any danger.

To travel with your favorite animal, you need to obtain a veterinary passport. Only cats and small dogs are allowed on board in carriers that can be placed in the cabin, but large animals must travel in the luggage compartment. In the case of exotic creatures (snakes, lizards, many species of birds), permission will be required, that they can be exported or imported, they do not carry any infection and their relocation will not be an irreparable loss for the population.

Bottom line

There are general international rules regulating the transportation of one or another category of things. But remember this worldly wisdom: if, before transporting something non-trivial, you doubt whether it is worth applying for additional permits or whether goodies will be confiscated at the border, it is better to consult the embassy of the destination country, or at least just read the customs documents. It won't be redundant.

Such substances are divided into dangerous and safe. All transportation rules that you will read below apply to safe substances.

Dangerous ones will not be allowed to take on board the plane in any form or packaging.

Hazardous substances not permitted for transport by air:

gasoline, brakes, antifreeze;
lighter refill;
means for quickly starting a fire;
paints, varnishes;
thinners, acetone;
liquid chemicals and fertilizers;
solvents, bleaches, chlorine-containing substances;
any substances that may ignite;
mercury.

Permitted include:

In the cabin or in the luggage compartment?

All of the above substances are allowed to be transported in the luggage compartment packed together with other cargo.

How many liters can you carry in luggage on a plane? Carriage on an airplane is calculated in accordance with the total weight of baggage allowed for transportation of one or another.

Usually it is 20-23 kg per passenger, and in hand luggage it should not exceed 6-10 kg. Check the exact numbers on the websites of specific air carriers.

Aerosols can be carried in luggage in cans with a volume of no more than 500 ml (or up to 0.5 kg) in an amount not exceeding 2 kg/l per passenger. Valves must be protected from spontaneous pressing.

The same quantity limit applies to other perfumes.

How to pack for carry-on luggage?

What liquid can be carried in the aircraft cabin? And how many milliliters can you carry in hand luggage on a plane?

1 person can take into the salon no more than 1 liter in 100 ml containers. If the capacity exceeds 100 ml, it will not be missed even if partially filled.

To avoid disputes and misunderstandings, use containers with the capacity marked on them, such as hotel shampoo packaging, etc. It’s better to put your favorites in a voluminous bottle in your luggage.

All containers must be placed in a transparent resealable plastic bag. Present it separately during inspection - this will make the inspection go faster.

You can use a zip-lock stationery file; some airlines provide these for free at the security checkpoint.

Aquarium fish lovers can transport their pets in the cabin, placing them in individual plastic bags with 50 ml of water in each. In such a container, the fish can withstand even a 24-hour flight.

These and airlines, only a few, increase the permitted volume to 2 kg/l per person, and the minimum container volume to 500 ml.

Some airlines, such as Wizzair, have restrictions relative to the size of the package (20x20 cm).

Also pay attention to the volume measures of the country you are flying to or from:

when departing from Russia, EU countries, as well as Norway and Iceland standard requirements for the volume of containers and the total volume of liquids apply; instead of 100 ml, the rules may indicate the international “1 deciliter”;
when communicating from any country with the USA in both directions, as well as when departing from Canada to any country Each container is limited to 90 ml (3 fl oz).

We take medicines and baby food to the salon

Some passengers who regularly take medications may need them during the flight. Traveling with small children under 3 years old, there may be a need to urgently feed the baby.

For such cases airlines allow the carriage of liquids in hand luggage as baby food, medicines, as well as, in case of special needs, dietary food and additional water.

The quantity of these liquids may exceed 100 ml, but they must be consumed during the flight.

They do not need to be specially packaged, but must be presented for inspection separately from other baggage.

The availability of medications and dietary nutrition must be justified by a doctor’s certificate. You may be asked to taste the contents of any container you take into the salon.

Is it possible to bring water on a plane? It is easier for the child to take instant food, and on board the flight attendant will provide hot water so that it can be diluted.

From Duty Free

Anything you buy in the duty-free area is allowed on board.

Your purchase will be sealed in a branded transparent bag with a receipt inside.. It must be presented in this form during inspection.

This package must not be opened during the flight, otherwise the contents will be confiscated upon landing.

Some countries, such as the Netherlands, prohibit the transport of goods, purchased in airport stores in countries outside the Eurozone.

Alcohol is also a liquid, but a special one

Features of transporting alcohol are mainly related to the customs legislation of the countries of departure and destination.

You can only take alcohol in your hand luggage in accordance with the general rules, that is, in a small container (flask or bottle) with a volume of no more than 100 ml or in a sealed bag from Duty Free.

Alcohol is accepted into luggage with the following restrictions::

strength up to 24% - in any quantity permitted for import;
drinks from 24% to 70% – up to 5 liters per person;
strong alcohol over 70% are prohibited for transportation by air.

Alcoholic drinks must be in containers with a factory label. Some airlines, such as Aegean Airlaines, require a wooden frame for alcohol boxes.

Approximate norms for transporting alcohol permitted for duty-free import:

flights within the Schengen zone - 110 liters of beer, or 90 liters of wine, or 60 liters of sparkling drinks, or 10 liters of whiskey, brandy, vodka;
flight to Europe from other countries - for 1 person 2 liters of a drink with an alcohol content of less than 22%, or 16 liters of beer, or 4 liters of non-fizzy wine, or 1 liter of stronger alcohol;
in the USA – 1 liter of alcohol per passenger 21+;
to Russia – up to 3 liters for each person over 18 years of age;
to Ukraine – 5 liters of beer, or 1 liter of vodka, or 2 liters of wine;
to resorts: you are allowed to fly to Turkey with 1 liter of strong alcohol or 2 bottles of wine of 0.7 liters each; in Tunisia, Egypt, Thailand it is allowed to take up to 1 liter of alcohol; to Cyprus – 1 liter of a drink stronger than 22% or 2 liters of a less strong one, plus 4 liters of wine and up to 16 liters of beer; in Dubai – up to 4 liters of alcohol.

It is prohibited to legally import alcohol into Qatar, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Brunei. In the Maldives, your alcohol will be confiscated at the airport and carefully returned upon your return flight.

Why can't you carry alcohol on a plane in some cases? In some countries, restrictions on the import and export of alcohol are related to the age of passengers and length of stay.

So, When preparing to fly, check the rules for transporting liquids in hand luggage and checked luggage on your airline's website, and also check the Customs Code of your destination country.

Put bulky items in luggage, and pack the allowed number of small vials for carry-on luggage correctly.

Make sure they are accessible for inspection. Have a doctor's note for diet and nutrition. Don't open Duty Free packages.

Have a calm inspection, and, of course, have a pleasant flight!

Many people who travel rarely devote enough time to studying the rules for passing through customs control and transporting luggage. Failure to pay attention to these rules may ruin your trip due to the confiscation of personal belongings. The introduction of strict rules regarding the carriage of liquids is explained by the need to create a safe environment for aircraft passengers. In this article, we propose to consider the question of how much liquid you can take on a plane as part of your hand luggage.

Carry-on baggage is your unchecked baggage, the things you take with you on the plane.

Transporting liquids: the essence of the concept

Each airline independently develops a set of rules governing the carriage of liquids on board an aircraft. These rules impose restrictions on the volume of containers in which liquid is stored. One of the main requirements of control authorities is the presence of sealed packaging that will protect personal belongings. It is important to note that the term “liquid” should mean not only water, but also other substances. In the field of passenger air transportation, the term in question has several meanings. This category includes:

Non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks.
Dairy products.
Perfume and cosmetic products.

It is important to note that some airlines classify foods such as soft cheeses and canned goods as liquids. Even if most of the packaging of a can consists of solids, the product itself belongs to the group of liquid substances.

Procedure for transporting liquid substances

Many companies are developing rules for transporting liquid substances based on international regulations. It is important to note that these rules may vary depending on where the liquid is stored. The baggage rules do not apply to hand luggage. This factor must be taken into account when preparing for the trip.

Carriage of liquids as part of cabin baggage

Carry-on luggage is a travel bag in which a traveler's personal belongings are stored. Such a backpack must comply with certain standards regarding weight and dimensions, which are established by the carrier. As a rule, the weight of hand luggage should not exceed ten kilograms. Most air carriers allow their passengers to carry no more than one liter of liquid substances. Such items should be stored in special tubes with a volume of less than one hundred milliliters.

As an example, we can consider a situation in which a traveler takes with him on a trip a tube of cream with a volume of three hundred milliliters. Even if this tube is only a third full, airline employees may refuse to allow this item onto the plane. This factor must be taken into account before departure. Quite often, people who are about to travel by air ask what rules to follow. The relevance of this issue is explained by the fact that domestic customs regulations differ from the rules adopted in other countries.

According to experts, when preparing for a flight, it is necessary to learn the rules of both the host country and the chosen airline.

The allowed size of hand luggage is usually: 55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm or 115 cm in the sum of 3 dimensions

It should be noted that the above rules do not apply to baby food. Current regulations allow you to carry on board the aircraft the amount of mixture required during the flight. Attention should be paid to the fact that this exception only applies to children under two years of age. Many experts recommend taking on a flight only the amount of baby food that will be consumed during the flight. It is important to note that dry mixtures are not part of the group of liquid substances. Baby food itself is classified as personal items, so the rules for cabin baggage do not apply to these items.

Carriage of liquids as part of checked baggage

A bag checked into the luggage compartment can contain an unlimited number of different liquids. The passenger can independently calculate the number of creams, shampoos and other cosmetic products that he will need in another country. This fact is explained by the fact that all suitcases checked into the luggage compartment undergo thorough customs control. The use of special detectors allows airport staff to verify that there are no prohibited or dangerous items in a passenger’s luggage. The only exception to this rule is alcoholic beverages. Each country sets its own rules for the import of these goods into its territory.

Products from Duty Free

The rules and regulations established for liquid items do not apply to goods purchased in duty-free stores. This fact is explained by the fact that stores operating under this brand are considered a free trade zone. This means that each person can purchase and take on a flight an unlimited number of perfumes, alcoholic beverages or cosmetics purchased in this store. The only requirement of the control authorities is compliance with the standards established regarding the volume of hand luggage.

It is important to note that the above rule does not apply to products with damaged packaging. Please note that goods with opened packaging are treated as ordinary items, for which standard rules apply. That is why it is necessary to refuse to use the purchased goods until the end of the flight. It is also necessary to note the fact that some foreign countries prohibit the import into their territory of goods purchased in duty-free stores located in countries outside the European Union.

The issue related to the transportation of caviar deserves special attention. These products belong to the category of liquids, which makes it necessary to comply with the rules that apply to this group of products. The main feature of this product is the fact that on local flights it is allowed to carry this product in special containers with a large volume. Packing a container of caviar into a bag checked in the luggage compartment allows you to circumvent the rules established for hand luggage. However, both domestic customs regulations and those of the host country must be taken into account. Local control authorities allow no more than five kilograms of red and two hundred and fifty grams of black caviar to be exported from our country. Many European countries allow the import of no more than one hundred twenty-five grams of the product in question.

In addition, it is necessary to take into account the rules for transporting alcohol purchased in the duty-free shopping area. Experts recommend placing purchased drinks in a bag that will be checked into the luggage compartment. Current customs regulations allow the transport of alcohol in unlimited quantities, up to twenty-four percent strength. Stronger drinks are limited to five liters. It should be noted here that many airlines prohibit their passengers from transporting alcohol with an alcohol content of more than seventy percent. Each product belonging to this category must be sealed in its original packaging.

The carriage of liquids on an airplane is regulated by each airline at its own discretion.

What liquids can you take on board an airplane?

The list of permitted items that can be carried on board an aircraft includes all liquid substances that do not pose a threat to the life and health of other passengers. The category of dangerous items includes flammable liquids. The list of permitted liquid substances includes sweet syrups, water and various juices. This category also includes baby formula, perfumes and cosmetics, canned food, honey and soft cheeses. Separate rules apply to alcoholic beverages and medicines.

Carrying liquids in hand luggage is strictly regulated, but many of these rules do not apply to medicines.

Passengers can only take on board medications whose volume does not exceed one hundred milliliters. It is important to note that regulatory authorities have increased requirements regarding the composition of drugs. The presence of components with narcotic effects requires the presentation of a doctor's certificate. This document must indicate that the passenger is prescribed to take this drug. Current regulations allow airline customers to take an increased amount of medicines with them on a trip, subject to medical certificates.

A prescription from a doctor allows you to remove the restrictions in question. It should be noted here that current customs regulations prohibit passengers from transferring medications into other bottles. This fact is explained by the fact that airport employees must easily determine the name and composition of the drug. Before you travel, you must complete the following steps:

Make sure that the medical specialist's report or prescription is translated into English. You can order such a translation from a specialized agency.
Find out the regulations for the import of medicines established in the receiving country. In some foreign countries, drugs such as Valocordin and Corvalol are prohibited.

It should be understood that the absence of a prescription may result in the confiscation of medications and the imposition of penalties. Criminal proceedings are initiated against persons attempting to sell narcotic drugs without the appropriate documents. Current customs regulations prohibit the transport of medicinal aerosols. The only exception is drugs for which there are permits. It should also be noted that customs rules allow passengers to carry dietary food in increased quantities. In the case of these products, it is necessary to have appropriate medical documents.

Most airlines limit the carriage of liquid substances to one liter per person.

Before traveling to another country, a traveler should study all expert recommendations regarding issues related to the transportation of liquids. Many people are faced with the difficulty of purchasing containers with a volume of less than one hundred milliliters. Small tubes of cream or shampoo can be used as such containers. In addition, in some stores you can purchase a standard travel kit that contains all the necessary containers. The use of such containers is not prohibited by customs regulations.

Before purchasing tickets, you must know in advance the procedure for transporting medicines established by the selected carrier and the receiving country. Many foreign countries prohibit the use of medications containing psychotropic and narcotic components on their territory. The transportation of perishable liquid products deserves special attention. To transport such items, special thermal containers are used.

Conclusion

In this article, we looked at the question of how much liquid you can carry in your hand luggage. The procedure for transporting liquids as part of cabin luggage is strictly regulated by customs regulations. In case of violation of established limits, the passenger's personal valuables are subject to confiscation.

Airplane passengers often encounter a situation where, before boarding the plane, during the security screening process, drinking water and other drinks intended to quench their thirst are confiscated from them. But not everyone knows that this is being done for the safety of air travel. There is a worldwide legal regulation according to which it is prohibited to bring your own drinking beverages on board. The same document regulates the rules for transporting any other liquids. To understand whether it is possible to take water on a plane in hand luggage, you should understand the reasons for such legislative regulations.

How much water can you take in hand luggage?

Any airline has clear rules regarding the carriage of liquids on board an aircraft in hand luggage. These rules also apply to the transportation of water. To avoid unpleasant situations, you need to know three important points:

It is allowed to carry liquids on board the aircraft in containers with a volume of no more than 100 ml. The total volume should not exceed 1 liter. That is, theoretically, you can carry 10 100 ml bottles of water without breaking the rules.
It is prohibited to bring your own drinks and food on board the aircraft in any way (in a purse, hand luggage, or in your hands).
Water and other liquids (even alcohol) purchased in the duty-free zone (Duty Free) can be carried in hand luggage, provided that the integrity of the packaging is preserved. The rules of paragraph 1 and weight restrictions do not apply to such products (you can take on board, for example, mineral water in a 1.5-liter bottle).

Products that are allowed to be carried in hand luggage must be packaged appropriately: a tightly closed container must be placed in a transparent plastic bag with a zipper. You can put all containers allowed for transportation in a common package (but no more than 10 pieces).

Important! During the inspection, security officers have the right to check what you are carrying. Therefore, access to liquids must be free.

During the inspection, the airport employee will definitely ask you to get rid of the open bottles that you have in your hands, or the excess volume of liquids if the permitted limit is exceeded. For example, if they found perfume in your purse, the volume of a bottle of which is 150 ml, your arguments that there is less than half there will not convince the inspectors to let you through. The bottle will have to be thrown away even if there are 70 or 50 ml of perfume left in it. If you have a bottle of water in your hands, during the inspection you will have to throw it in the trash bin or drink it on the spot.

An exception is provided only for passengers with children. They are allowed to take baby food and drink into the cabin with them. The law does not regulate what is included in these concepts, so in practice, parents of children freely bring drinks, cookies, and chocolates with them. The amount allowed is determined by airport employees at their discretion. It is clear that you are unlikely to be allowed to take two 1.5 liter bottles, but 2-3 bottles of 0.5 each can be carried safely.

Why you can't take water on a plane

Strict restrictions on the transport of liquids were established in 2006 after the capture of a group of terrorists who tried to carry out a large-scale terrorist attack using liquid bombs. According to members of the special services, it was planned to blow up about 20 aircraft.

Water is an ideal solvent. Therefore, in liquid form, attackers can transport toxic substances, flammable solutions, and various reagents for creating explosives. To make a full-fledged bomb, more than 1 liter of liquid is required. That is why the current standards have been established.

According to intelligence services, explosives made from water with a volume of less than 1 liter are not capable of causing a large-scale fire. Modern aircraft are equipped with fire-fighting equipment, including fire extinguishers, which can quickly help put out a local fire in a timely manner.

Is it possible to carry water in airplane luggage?

There are no clauses in airline requirements prohibiting the carriage of water as baggage, and there are also no restrictions on its volume. If you do not question the appropriateness of this action, you can assume that you can carry water in your luggage in quantities that correspond to the established weight standards. If the airline has a weight limit for one piece of luggage of 23 kg, then that’s how much liquid you can carry. The question “why carry 23 kg” remains open.

But you can find reasons to carry a small amount of water in your luggage. For example, a person decided to bring local medical treatment to foreign relatives. mineral water. Or a passenger on a transit flight with a transfer does not want to spend money on buying a drink at the airport, since prices there can be very high, or he simply does not have the necessary currency.

Thus, the ban on carrying water on board an airplane is related to flight safety issues, and not the intention of local merchants at the airport or duty free zone to profit from passengers, as many assume. There is no need to take drinks on board with you, as drinks are provided without fail, even if meals are not provided during the flight. Nobody forbids you to bring a bottle with you to the airport, but you cannot bring it on board the plane. Therefore, when planning a plane flight, calculate the time of connections and waits, and make sure that thirst does not overtake you at the most unexpected moment.

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