People and liquids in hand luggage

Legacy_user

The liquid restrictions of bottles, tubes, aerosols etc 100ml or below and in a clear resealable bag have been in place since 2006.

So why do people think they can still take 1.5 litre bottle of water, 400ml bottle of shampoo, 200ml pot of hair gel through security?

My friend flew out last week and the guy in front of her had the above plus many more and he argued the toss with the security guy. No exceptions.

Then there are people that don't bother putting their liquids in a clear resealable bag. As there was a queue for the 'bubble gum type machine that dispenses a bag in a clear ball

Why do people think they can take large bottles etc through into security and why do some not bother to put toiletries etc into a clear bag?

These people cause unneeded delays to the security as it is.

philatio

We noticed this going through security a couple of weeks ago. I'd say about 20% of people were (trying to) ignore the liquid rules.

Many people are stupid I'm afraid.

agrinnall

I'm disappointed, I thought this was going to be a thread about trying to smuggle people hidden in hand luggage.

Ganga

agrinnall wrote: »

I'm disappointed, I thought this was going to be a thread about trying to smuggle people hidden in hand luggage.

I am sure it has been tried:rotfl::rotfl:

minimad1970

agrinnall wrote: »

I'm disappointed, I thought this was going to be a thread about trying to smuggle people hidden in hand luggage.

That would've been an interesting thread.

elsien

It's not always stupidity. Parent's brother was taken ill abroad so she just booked a flight, threw her washbag etc into her hand luggage and set off.
The 100ml rule, although she's fully aware of and usually abides by it, on this instance never crossed her mind till she got to security and it was too late.

DCFC79

Is it the entitled generation thinking they are different and can take whatever liquids they like.

mije1983

elsien wrote: »

It's not always stupidity. Parent's brother was taken ill abroad so she just booked a flight, threw her washbag etc into her hand luggage and set off.
The 100ml rule, although she's fully aware of and usually abides by it, on this instance never crossed her mind till she got to security and it was too late.

There are always excpetions to every rule. I'd say most of the people the OP refers to are not in the same situation that you mention and are simply trying it on. I'm also sure that in your situation, the person wasn't arguing the toss with the staff at security.

nicechap

agrinnall wrote: »

I'm disappointed, I thought this was going to be a thread about trying to smuggle people hidden in hand luggage.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-32660135

SevenOfNine

I wouldn't mind a delay being caused for people who have failed to 'bag' their liquids/gels, or want to argue the toss if their bottles are too big...........but I'd like them sent to a different queue so they only hold like minded nits up.

What I can't figure out is why I always get picked on to take my trainers off when no-one else has, & the full blown 'frisk' - they never fail to lift my top a little to run their hands round my waistband, treating a few behind me to the sight of my muffin top!!!

Le_Kirk

What worried me was the time I had taken a flight for a 2-day business trip (after a long sequence of longer trips where I had hold luggage) and just took a carry-on completely forgetting about the 100 ml rule. In my defence this was some years ago and just after the restriction was introduced. When the security man found my large tube of toothpaste out my bag, he threw it in a bin. I ducked!