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Dose alcohol limit count if bottle is open?

Hello
I was told that if you opened a bottle it didn't count towards the limit - i guess this is just a myth but can anyone confirm

thanks
I have enough money to last me the rest of my life, unless I buy something

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  • davidscot
    davidscot Posts: 597 Forumite
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    As you wont be allowed through into departures with an opened bottle (of any liquid) due to new restrictions , if you buy a bottle in duty-free when through you wont be allowed to drink any on plane. Same if you buy on plane so I would say its not even worth the hassle of trying to include it on your allowance. I think it would count anyway but hardly worth it really.
  • I was going to put it in the suitcase - well padded!
    I have enough money to last me the rest of my life, unless I buy something
  • dzug
    dzug Posts: 2,260 Forumite
    It counts as part of your allowance.

    Customs will normally accept a 40oz bottle in lieu of the 1 litre (35oz) allowance. You don't have to open it and drink a bit!!
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