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Fluids at airport security

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  • maman
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    I keep a few of the bags (picked up free) at home and pack the 'liquids' into them before I go, saves a lot of hassle doing it at the airport.


    I was (politely) told that lipsticks were liquids when the rules first came in so I've always put those in the bag along with Vaseline, mascara and anything at all I'm not sure of. It's difficult if you don't have hold luggage but it soon becomes a habit.
  • bobblebob
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    Why dont domestic flights have restrictions on liquids. Ive been on many internal flights in Africa and Nepal and can taken a litre bottle of water bought outside the airport through security
  • Pollycat
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    adindas wrote: »
    This plastic bag has to be given to passenger for free.
    Stansted Airport could give it for free, I can not understand why the premium airports where the airport tax /charges is much higher could not ???

    This transparent bag is very cheap if it is bought in very large quantities.
    Not to mention the time saving (e.g money saving) for security staffs ...

    I'm not sure what the first 2 sentences actually mean.

    Last time we flew from LGW (admittedly a couple of years ago) and MAN (2 weeks ago), the bags were free.
  • bobblebob
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    I brought my own plastic bag last time and was told the bag was too large. Im sure some security staff are purposely awkward for a reason. It was clear so why does it matter if its slightly bigger than the ones they provide
  • heatherw_01
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    bobblebob wrote: »
    I brought my own plastic bag last time and was told the bag was too large. Im sure some security staff are purposely awkward for a reason. It was clear so why does it matter if its slightly bigger than the ones they provide

    The bag should be no larger than 20cm x 20cm
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  • bobblebob
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    Yea i get that, just think airports have these silly rules for no good reason.

    Coming through Delhi i had my hand luggage checked 3 times, yet got turned back at the boarding gate as i didnt have the "security checked" stamp on my label tag. They obviously forgot to stamp it. Just seems daft as its impossible to smuggle a bag through
  • The bag should be no larger than 20cm x 20cm
    Not strictly correct.
    The actual government guidelines state that the bag should be approximately 20cm x 20cm so if it's a little bit over then it should still be allowed.
    The problem comes with deciding what leeway should be given.
  • heatherw_01
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    edited 24 October 2016 at 3:56PM
    Not strictly correct.
    The actual government guidelines state that the bag should be approximately 20cm x 20cm so if it's a little bit over then it should still be allowed.
    The problem comes with deciding what leeway should be given.

    Yes a little bit over is usually fine :)

    Some airports are little more strict. Heathrow specifically says no larger than 20cm x 20cm (8in x 8in)
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  • adindas
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    edited 24 October 2016 at 6:29PM
    Pollycat wrote: »
    I'm not sure what the first 2 sentences actually mean.

    Last time we flew from LGW (admittedly a couple of years ago) and MAN (2 weeks ago), the bags were free.

    I was referring to Post #13 Where he will need to buy the plastics bag. I am aware that some airports provide it for free. I do not remember Heath row Airport provide this bag though. So anyone who need it will have to buy it from the shops ....

    Post #25 seems to confirm this as well.
    debbieme wrote: »
    Post #13
    Just be careful what airport you are going through. I think some make up their own rules.Last year I went through Belfast City and had a few liquids in a clear resealable bag "large sandwich bag " and guess what? they told me that the bag was too big and I had to use one of their sized bag , of course I had to buy it , A bit of a scam I reckon!
  • In Luton airport, if I remember right, those flimsy bags cost 2 for a pound. They can bought from those machines right next to the security check area. How conveniently placed.
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