RL757PVD From United States of America, joined Dec 1999, 4537 posts, RR: 13 Posted (6 years 4 months 2 weeks 4 days 6 hours ago) and read 1407 times:
Hey everyone, im going to Europe next week, and was wondering what the liquid/gel/ food restrictions are for the security checkpoint.
I'll be doing the 3-1-1 since im flying from the US (ATL) but how is it over there?
Also what about food? Would cheeses and chocolates (are chocholoate trouffles considered liquids?) have to be checked?
Any info would be great!
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Fridgmus From United States of America, joined Oct 2006, 1383 posts, RR: 11 Reply 1, posted (6 years 4 months 2 weeks 4 days 5 hours ago) and read 1384 times:
RL757PVD,
I work in Iraq in my company's security dept and we get info sent to us from different agencies and our corporate HQ. Also from our rep's in Dubai. This is what we've been told:
For carry-on, you are limited to 100ml. They must be in a zip-lock type plastic see through bag, I have been told that most airports have them handy at the security checkpoints. They must be taken out of your carry-on and screened separately.
If you purchase any liquids after you clear security, they must be sealed up with your name and flight # on them. Please ask before you purchase to make sure as things change constantly!
If you can avoid carrying any liquids on, it would make your transition through security much faster and make the screeners job easier!
Don't know about the food.
Also, check with your airline on security measures.
Hope that helps,
Cheers,
Marc
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RL757PVD From United States of America, joined Dec 1999, 4537 posts, RR: 13 Reply 2, posted (6 years 4 months 2 weeks 4 days 5 hours ago) and read 1376 times:
Heh... i didnt even think of this till today, i bought some awesome chololate trouffles in Switzerland last time, and just today i remembered the security issues. Ill eat one of i have to prove they are ok
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Fridgmus From United States of America, joined Oct 2006, 1383 posts, RR: 11 Reply 3, posted (6 years 4 months 2 weeks 4 days 5 hours ago) and read 1369 times:
Quoting RL757PVD (Reply 2): What does that equate to in US measurements?
A little less than 4 fluid ounces. Not much!
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Go to Google and type in "Convert 100ml to fl oz". It responds: 100 ml = 3.38140226 US fluid ounces!
It is 100ml per item not per litre bag.
Don't worry the European restrictions are slightly higher than US ones. If you meet the US rules, you will be OK in Europe.
The thing to watch out for, if you have a connection is to buy your duty free liquids at the connecting point not at the origin airport, or on the trans-atlantic flight.
Teva From France, joined Jan 2001, 1868 posts, RR: 17 Reply 6, posted (6 years 4 months 2 weeks 3 days 22 hours ago) and read 1282 times:
The restriction on liquids is for carry-on.
If you have already bought your liquids, or anything that could be questioned as a carry-in item, that's very simple.... Put it in your checked luggage !!
Also, a very important remark: if you buy some liquids in the duty free, that's OK as long as it is packed in the sealed bag AND you don't have a connection at your arrival in Europe. (for instance, you fly to BRU via LHR. In LHR, they will take your bag from the duty free, even if it is still sealed, since it is not valid for a connection)
Teva
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RL757PVD From United States of America, joined Dec 1999, 4537 posts, RR: 13 Reply 8, posted (6 years 4 months 2 weeks 3 days 18 hours ago) and read 1215 times:
Quoting Sukhoi (Reply 7): Stupid question but what is 3-1-1
3 oz or less
1 quart sized bag
1 bag per passenger
They call it the 3-1-1 rule to make it easier to remember
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