Those who decide to travel by airliner are required to know the rules for carrying liquids in baggage and hand luggage. It is worth saying that the standards for all air carriers in the world are identical, there may be some discrepancies in the rules. Also, when making domestic flights, there are some additions and permissions for prohibitions. Next, we will tell you in more detail how much liquid you can take with you on the plane in hand luggage.
There are certain conditions, liquids in carry-on luggage on the plane. If you carry liquid in the cabin, it should be no more than 1 liter. Containers cannot be more than 100 ml. Remember that even if you decide to transport a 200 g tube of cream, and the contents are less than 100 grams, you will not be allowed to take it into the salon.
If you take liquid into the cabin, it should not be more than 1 liter in total, but it should also be transported in a transparent bag with a zipper. Such packages can be purchased at stationery, their dimensions are often 200x200 mm.
The package with the contents is often shown during the passage of the Security Service, whose representatives may have different views on what is being transported. Some may casually look at the package, others may force you to not only open the package, but also the tubes to make sure that you are not transporting anything prohibited. So this should be remembered.
Important! If you want to pass the SA without delay, we advise you not to store the liquid substance in containers with the indicated volume. In this case, the representatives will not have any questions for you.
You can also get out of the situation if you purchase the so-called "summer set" with plastic transparent containers with markings that should not raise any questions from the customs service.
As for baby food, it can not be packed in cellophane, as this applies to food, that is, the child must be fed on board during the flight.
Let's talk about liquids
If you think that the concepts of liquids are only juices, water and alcohol, then this is not so. Air carriers assign the following to the concept of liquids:
- yogurts;
- alcohol;
- food for children;
- soft cheeses, such as mozzarella, feta, and so on;
- seamings, compotes;
- jam;
- canned food;
- gels, shampoos;
- aerosols, deodorants, antiperspirants, creams.
The above options can be taken from the interior of the liner. However, carrying liquids on an airplane is subject to the 100ml limit.
Most travelers make the mistake of carrying in hand luggage. canned food, and they are then thrown away or transferred to luggage. Moreover, even if canned food is 99% solid, in any case they subject to the concept of liquids. Well, since the standard volume of canned food is 250 ml, this already violates the rules.
For the transportation of "liquids" you can purchase plastic containers that will simplify their transportation without causing customs issues.
If you take food to the salon for a child who is less than 2 years old, then it can be more than 100 ml. But the stock should be such as to feed the child during the flight.
Concerning spirits, then they are also a controversial product for transportation in hand luggage. Some air carriers had a dry law prohibiting the transport of alcohol on board. Even drunk passengers are not allowed into the cabin. Well, if you suddenly start drinking alcohol on board, you can be fined. Therefore, this should also be monitored.
Medications on the plane
Medications are an important topic of discussion when transported on board. law transportation of medicines is not allowed However, they also have limitations. Bubbles for transportation in baggage in the cabin of an airliner must be 100 ml each and not more than 1 liter. If they contain a substance classified as a narcotic, you must have a certificate from a doctor with a seal stating that you need this medicine.
Some airlines allow transportation if necessary. Also follows have a prescription with you, which will allow you to transport liquid medicines in vials of no more than 100 ml in hand luggage, but only in original packaging. Do not try to pour drugs into separate containers. If this still happened, pack the drug in a transparent bag and report it to the security service when passing through.
Important! When crossing the country, you will have to translate the recipe into English by a professional translator.
Furthermore, some countries have introduced a ban on drugs that are allowed in our country. For example, it can be nurofen, corvalol, valocordin, various cough syrups. Therefore, before flying, you should study the legislation of the host country. It is also forbidden to transport panthenol and similar aerosol medicines. If there is a need for the medicine to be available on board, you must take an extract and a certificate from the doctor.
Remember, if you fly without a prescription, and the receiving party, when passing through customs, finds you have medicines prohibited for import, a criminal case will be opened against you.
Duty Free and Liquid
Transportation of liquids by plane from Duty Free shops. If you purchase any liquids from duty-free shops, they the rule "100 ml" does not apply. Therefore, you can freely buy perfumes or alcohol there, but remember that hand luggage does not exceed the allotted weight norms. Also, during the flight, do not unpack the goods until landing, let it be sealed.
Important! If the flight includes transfers, you should not unpack products from Duty Free, as they will immediately fall under the rules and regulations on the carriage of hand luggage. Some countries within the EU have vetoed the importation of goods purchased in a free trade area outside the EU.
Transportation of caviar
As strange as it may sound, but caviar also refers to liquids. It, like other liquids, is subject to the "100 ml" rule. That is why it is important to take this into account. Also caviar should be transported in factory sealed packages. When flying within the country, you can safely carry caviar even in plastic containers and even above a certain limit, but it should be carried in the luggage compartment, and not in the cabin of an airliner.
It is also necessary to know that in all countries there is a restriction on the import of caviar. For example, more than 250 g of black caviar and up to 5 kg of red caviar cannot be transported to the territory of the Russian Federation. But import to European countries - no more than 125 g of black caviar.
Rules for carrying liquids in baggage
If you are wondering how much liquid can be carried on an airplane in baggage, having studied all the standards and limits for transporting liquid contents in the cabin of an airliner, then airlines have not imposed restrictions on them. – do not allow free baggage to be overweight. The main thing is to ensure that the liquids you carry are securely packed to prevent leaks and damage to the luggage of other passengers.
Concerning spirits, then the customs officers of different countries set restrictions on their importation, this is especially important if an international flight is carried out. Therefore, if you are flying to a certain country, carefully study its rules on the amount of import / export of alcohol, because they are different for all countries.
Going on a trip, people, in addition to things, take with them liquids that may be necessary. When using ground transport there are no difficulties here, but when flying, you will have to strictly take into account the allowable amount of liquids carried with you.
Category - liquid
When packing suitcases and bags, you should take into account what exactly the air carriers mean by the term "liquid". Some may be surprised by the proposed list, because it includes not only fluid substances such as water, drinks and juices.
- many types of food were included in this category: soups, yogurts, dairy products (even soft cheeses), as well as jellies, jams, honey;
- liquid substances include any kind of baby food;
- all cosmetics are treated as liquid (not only lotions, but also sprays, gels, creams, lipstick, etc.);
- perfumery (perfumes and colognes) are also liquids;
- this category also includes hygiene products - liquid soaps, shampoos, toothpastes, men's shaving products, deodorants;
- medicines in vials, vials and ampoules are also included in this list;
- even if canned foods are 90% solids, they will still be classified as liquids.
The list for transporting liquids also includes household chemicals and fertilizers, but it is unlikely that anyone will carry them into the cabin with them. As for alcohol, this is a separate issue, which will be discussed below.
The norms of liquids in baggage
Having familiarized themselves with the free baggage allowance (each airline has its own parameters), travelers begin to pack their bags. What to put there is their personal preference. You can put clothes, toys, souvenirs or completely fill bags with liquids. Here, airlines have no restrictions on allowed items.
The main thing is that the weight is in line with the norms. It may have its own weight restrictions, which it is recommended to find out about in advance on the website of the air carriers whose services you intend to use. Otherwise, you will have to pay extra for excess mass.
Important! Take into account the ban on the transport of hazardous substances - poisonous, narcotic, capable of provoking an explosion or fire. You will have to more carefully select the contents of the luggage in which you plan to carry liquids.
The size of the container in which the liquids in the luggage will be packed does not matter. The main thing is that it is airtight, and there are no leaks in flight.
Rules for hand luggage
For liquids that are allowed to be carried on an airplane as hand luggage, air carriers are more strict, therefore they have established certain rules and regulations. Each passenger should know how much liquid can be carried on the plane:
- the volume of each vial, tube, vial, bottle should not exceed 100 ml;
- the maximum total volume of liquid carried in hand luggage on the plane is 1 liter;
- All liquid must be packed in a resealable transparent plastic bag.
Additional Information. Such a bag with a clasp can be purchased in the office departments. It has dimensions of 0.2 x 0.2 m, and it easily accommodates the required number of bottles of liquid.
Before forming luggage, it is recommended to make a list of the essentials that should be at hand in the cabin of the liner. So it will be easier to invest in the norms for carrying liquids in hand luggage. Everything else can be sent in baggage.
Inspection
Passengers go through airport security screening before boarding the aircraft. Baggage and hand luggage are checked not only for the transport of prohibited items, but also for compliance with the norms of the liquids present there.
If incorrect packaging or an excess exceeding the norm is found, these liquids from hand luggage will have to be transferred to baggage, if there are no contraindications to this. In situations where it is impossible to do this, it is proposed to give extra or abnormal things to the mourners (if any).
Additional Information! Special containers are installed at the inspection point, into which everything that has not passed the quotation for hand luggage is sent, the owners will have to say goodbye to these things forever. In order to prevent such a situation, all the nuances associated with the transportation of liquids should be clarified in advance.
You also need to take into account the requirements of the host party if you plan to fly abroad - each country may have its own rules and restrictions on how much liquid you can take with you. So it is not a fact that it will be possible to easily pass the inspection on the other side.
Transportation of alcohol
Many airlines are categorical about the transport of alcoholic beverages. If in some cases its presence in luggage is still allowed, then even 100 ml (the so-called “scoundrel”) cannot be carried in hand luggage. The exception is drinks purchased at Duty Free, they can be taken into the cabin, but on condition that the package remains intact until the end of the flight.
Note! In business class on some flights, passengers are offered a choice of alcoholic beverages, but this does not mean that the airline will allow such liquids to be carried into the cabin.
It should also be taken into account that many countries do not allow the importation of alcoholic beverages (even those bought in the duty-free zone). Before you travel, you should find out what the law is in force in the country where the flight is planned, and clarify whether it is possible to cross the border with alcohol.
Transportation of medicines
There are restrictions on the transport of medicines, and this list should be familiarized with in advance. It is also necessary to take into account the fact that in most countries some medicines that are freely available in Russia are not allowed.
If a passenger needs drugs during the flight in excess of the standard volumes for carrying liquids, they can be carried, but you will have to worry about an extract from the medical card confirming the diagnosis. It is also necessary to stock up on a doctor's certificate confirming the need to take these drugs during the hours that coincide with the trip.
The same remark applies to narcotic drugs - they must have an official written confirmation. All medicines carried on the plane must be in the "native" container, provided with labels. When going abroad, you additionally need to have duplicate statements and certificates translated professionally into English (necessarily certified by a “wet” seal).
Important! If there are no documents on hand confirming the need for certain medicines for the patient, then on the basis of this, in a number of countries they can open a criminal case for the illegal transportation of medicines (especially if there is a ban on them there).
Transportation of baby food
When planning to take food for children on the road, it should be borne in mind that a child over the age of 2 years who has a separate seat is subject to the same rules for transporting liquids as an adult.
For babies who are under 2 years old on the day of departure, the airlines have a more loyal attitude - they are not subject to the rules for transporting baby food and drinks. Therefore, mothers can take these liquids on the plane as much as necessary to feed the baby for the entire flight period.
Note! If the child is already 2 years old at the time the family returns home, they lose these privileges. This should be taken into account even before you go on a trip, in order to know in advance how much you can carry on the food plane on the way back.
Goods from Duty Free
After passing through all the procedures for registration for an international flight, passengers, while waiting for boarding, can spend time in a duty-free shopping area. It is allowed to bribe drinks, as well as food and alcohol. Someone will take perfumes, cosmetics and hygiene products at a lower price. Here you can already ignore the limitation on the volume of containers - 200 ml or more in this case are not taboo.
Even if hand luggage already has the maximum allowable weight, then goods purchased at Duty Free go beyond this weight. But on the condition that the packaging remains intact when passing into the cabin of the aircraft, and there will be a corresponding receipt for each purchase. Otherwise, new acquisitions will have to be left behind.
In the cabin, it is allowed to use food and drinks purchased in the duty-free zone, but then they will have to be completely eaten and drunk during the flight, so as not to have a reason to explain to representatives of the screening service of the host airport.
When using transfer flights, you need to take into account that the packaging on goods purchased at Duty Free must remain intact at the time of transfer from board to board. And in some countries that are not members of the European Union, it is generally not allowed to carry goods from the duty-free zone if they go beyond the allowance for hand luggage.
Transportation of canned food
Some travelers stock up on canned food for the entire holiday period, which, according to the templates of air carriers, are listed as liquids. It will not be possible to carry them in hand luggage - only in luggage, since any of the cans exceeds the agreed 100 ml. During inspection, they will definitely pay attention to the expiration date, as well as the integrity of the container.
Home preservation should also be airtight and packaged in unbreakable containers. If the luggage does not exceed the maximum allowable weight, there will be no questions during the inspection. For excess limits, you will have to make an additional payment to the cost of the ticket, taking into account extra kilograms of baggage at the current air carrier rates.
Many passengers do not miss the opportunity to take caviar (red and black) with them on the road or bribe it in Duty Free. This product also belongs to the “liquid” category, it doesn’t matter if the caviar is bought as a gift or will be used for one’s own needs – there may also be restrictions on its transportation.
It is better to suggest this option in advance so that you do not have to waste money. If it is initially planned to carry caviar in hand luggage, then the condition of 100 ml will apply to it. It is better to transfer large volumes to luggage immediately. When buying in a duty-free zone, jars with caviar must be sealed for the entire period of the flight and at the time of inspection at the airport of the host country.
It is necessary to take into account the permissible volumes of the transported product. If transportation is carried out within the country, then there are no restrictions on the transport of caviar in luggage. In this case, packaging is allowed both in the original packaging and in plastic containers.
Additional Information! Going abroad, caviar can only be transported in factory-made jars with labels. But European countries allow the import of no more than 125 g of black caviar. It is unrealistic to export more than 250 g of sturgeon black caviar and more than 5 kg of red caviar from the Russian Federation.
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In order not to get into trouble when booking a flight on an airplane (and even more so when arriving in a foreign country), you need to study in advance all the necessary information on how liquids are carried by hand luggage on an airplane. This will make your journey easier and more comfortable.
Many people want to get away from home in as little time as possible. Air travel in this case is the most comfortable way to travel. True, air passengers should be prepared for restrictions on the transport of their belongings, one of which is the rules for carrying liquids on an airplane. Paying attention to these features, you can easily pack things in such a way as to avoid incidents and misunderstandings at the airport.
Why is there a restriction on carrying liquids on an airplane?
Not every person loves and knows how to live by the rules. On a daily basis, employees who conduct screening before boarding a flight seize liquids prohibited from being carried on board the aircraft from hand luggage.
Liquid in hand luggage
The reaction of passengers is very different - from chagrin to the last degree of irritation. But if you calmly figure out why you can’t take liquids on an airplane that do not meet the current transport standards, then this will help many to calm down.
All these measures are primarily aimed at caring for the safety of the lives of travelers. Without going into technical details, it can be said that when mixing some liquid chemicals, it is quite possible to obtain a highly flammable explosive. In the early 2000s, a large terrorist organization was neutralized, preparing to carry out a series of terrorist attacks on aircraft using liquid explosives.
In order to prevent such situations, the world community introduced restrictions on the carriage of liquids in hand luggage, which was signed in 2007 and is still in effect. The Russian side signed this document among other countries. Therefore, passengers are obliged to adequately respond to the requests and actions of airport employees conducting personal searches. Arguments, irritation, aggressive behavior on the part of those departing interfere with the implementation of measures aimed at the protection and safety of the life of travelers.
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How much liquid can you carry on a plane
To deal with this issue in more detail, it is necessary to divide all things into two groups: luggage and hand luggage.
Baggage refers to that part of the things that is checked in and sent to the luggage compartment of the aircraft. You can put liquids in bags and suitcases that are going to baggage, which are planned to be taken on a trip, but which are not needed directly during the flight:
- foaming agents, perfumes and cosmetics;
- food belonging to the category of liquids;
- liquid medicines and solutions (syrups, suspensions, medicines in aerosol cans, etc.)
Important! You should be scrupulous when collecting on the road and packing things.
For this you need:
- check the tightness of vials and packaging;
- if possible, wrap containers with cling film to avoid leakage and damage to other luggage;
- wrap fragile packaging first with cardboard, and then with soft things;
- use the baggage wrapping service;
- during check-in, ask to stick a “Fragile” sticker on the suitcase
Fragile baggage check
But even a special mark cannot guarantee special treatment for bags during loading and in flight. In the cargo hold, they can be crushed by other things during takeoff or landing. It is better not to use glass containers for transportation, which can crack or even break. For these purposes, plastic bottles, eggplants and containers with hermetically sealed lids are better suited. You can also consider the option with a canister. Time spent on careful packaging increases the chances of the safety of the transported liquids.
Each airline has its own free checked baggage allowance, which is best checked in advance. If transported by air a large number of liquids, in this case it is worth paying attention to how many kilograms of the total amount of free baggage the carrier allocates for liquid substances.
For example, the allowable weight of free baggage is 30 kg, of which 10 kg is allocated for liquids.
Passengers wishing to exceed the permitted rate will have to pay the excess.
hand luggage consists of things necessary for the passenger during the flight and allowed by the aviation rules for transportation on board the aircraft. They also stipulate how much liquid can be taken on the plane for carriage in the cabin.
“Is it possible to take water on a plane” is one of the most frequently asked questions.
All liquid substances must be packed in 100 ml bottles. Do not use a container of a larger volume, even if it is not completely filled. The total volume of liquid allowed for transportation per ticket is 1 liter. Thus, it turns out that each traveler can carry 10 bottles of 100 milliliters each. These bottles are often sold in fixed price stores. When buying bottles, you can immediately purchase a set of the required number of vials. They are in a transparent bag with a zipper, which means they are perfect for hand luggage. According to the rules of transportation, they are packed in a bag size of 20x20 cm.
It is not advisable to repack food, water and drinks, it makes sense to select goods in the store with dimensions suitable for air travel.
Important! When passing through a personal inspection before the flight, bottles packed in a bag with a closed zipper are laid out on a conveyor in a container, separately from all other personal belongings.
These rules apply to both domestic and international flights Russian airlines. In most countries, vials with a similar capacity are allowed. The exception is flights from the USA and Canada. When departing from these countries, the size of the package is slightly reduced and is already 90 ml.
What falls into the liquid category
When packing for the road, you need to pay attention to the list of substances assigned to the category of liquids:
- water and other drinks;
- perfumery (perfumes, deodorants, creams);
- foaming agents (shaving foam and various hair products in pressurized cans, toothpaste, shampoos);
- cosmetics (mascara, lipstick, etc.);
- dairy products (this also includes yogurts, mousses, soft cheeses, jellies);
- honey, jam, jam;
- baby food (milk mixtures, various purees, pastes);
- medical preparations;
- alcohol;
- caviar.
The list included not only baby food, but also honey and caviar.
liquid medicines. Rules for solutions
Passengers who are forced to carry medication during the flight need to pay attention to some features of their transportation.
On internal lines, you can take to the salon the necessary drugs that are allowed for sale on the territory of the Russian Federation. At the same time, solutions, suspensions, syrups, other liquid medicines are included in the total permitted amount (1000 ml) and must comply with the general rules for packaging liquids when transported on board an aircraft.
Important to remember! When assembling a travel first-aid kit, you must carefully check the expiration date of the medicines planned for use.
If for the life support of a passenger a medicine is required in an amount exceeding 1 liter, then medical certificates with seals confirming this need will be required. It is better to take care of their acquisition in advance.
During international air travel, you will need to familiarize yourself with additional information: it is important to know which drugs and substances are prohibited from being imported into the country chosen for travel.
Usually this rule applies to narcotic substances. These include codeine, which is found in a large number of pain relievers. This also includes potent hypnotics and psychotropic drugs. A list of medicines approved for use in one country may be considered prohibited in another. This applies to medicines familiar to Russians, such as Corvalol and No-shpa. In order not to get into an unforeseen situation, it is better to find out about the current restrictions in advance.
You also need to familiarize yourself with the internal rules of the air carrier. Requirements may vary from company to company.
When crossing the border, passengers carrying medications must be prepared to present documents proving their need. For this, recipes with seals translated into English are suitable. It is welcome to have a receipt for the purchase at the pharmacy, which confirms the expiration date and factory origin of the medicine.
Note! When transporting medicines, it should be clarified how much of the imported medicine will be regarded as a small wholesale lot intended for sale. To avoid unnecessary unnecessary explanations, it makes sense to take into the cabin the dose needed for the duration of the flight.
Rules for liquids from Duty Free
If you want to bring goods from the "liquid category" in quantities greater than 1 liter, you can make the necessary purchases in the duty-free shop. The range of Duty Free usually allows you to satisfy the various desires of customers. Goods after purchase, packed in the store's branded package, are carried into the cabin of the aircraft.
It's important to know! The receipt from the purchase must be kept until the end of the trip. Alcohol and other purchases must not be opened during the flight. Otherwise, the flight attendant has the right to confiscate the uncorked bottle from the passenger.
Different airlines have different conditions for carrying packages from Duty Free. It is better to familiarize yourself with the internal rules of the carrier in advance.
Having bought alcohol and perfumes in Duty Free, you can take them with you on the plane
Information on the transportation of caviar and honey in Russia and abroad
Honey is transported in the cabin and in checked baggage according to the general rules for the "liquid" category of substances:
- in Russia for honey purchased from beekeepers, and not having factory packaging, a veterinary certificate No. 2 is required;
- when exported outside our state, honey must be packaged in its original packaging; otherwise, a Customs Union veterinary certificate is required.
Documents are drawn up at the Veterinary Department of the State Veterinary Service of the district where the purchase was made.
It is worth clarifying the presence of restrictions on the import of honey by the country whose visit is planned. Red caviar can be taken abroad in the cabin according to the rules applicable to liquids, or in baggage in an amount not exceeding 5 kg.
Black caviar is a more valuable product. As a result, there are limitations. Without a declaration, you can carry 250 grams. For the export of a larger volume, a license issued by the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation is required. An indispensable condition for transportation is the presence of factory markings.
Note! The product is restricted for import to certain countries.
Knowing and complying with the existing requirements helps to transport liquid on an airplane without unnecessary expenses and shocks.
When going on a trip, a tourist must know exactly how much liquid can be carried on an airplane so as not to violate the requirements of the air carrier. Each company sets its own rules, which must be studied before flying. This will help not to spoil the mood and not to lose the necessary things during the inspection.
What belongs to the category "liquid"
Restrictions on the transport of liquids are related to aviation security
Liquid in airplanes is considered not only water or juice. This category includes:
- children food;
- dairy products - yogurt, sour cream, kefir, cottage cheese;
- alcoholic drinks;
- cosmetic products - mascara, creams, toothpaste, suntan oil;
- washing gel, perfume, Eau de Toilette, deodorants (aerosols);
- soft cheese in the package - feta, mozzarella, camembert;
- honey, jams, preserves;
- red or black caviar;
- homemade, canned foods with 25-30% syrup or juice.
It is not always possible for a passenger to accurately determine whether a particular substance belongs to the category of liquids from the point of view of the airline. A jar of baby food with mashed potatoes or porridge will definitely be interpreted as a liquid. Canned meat or fish are also liquid products.
How much liquid can you carry on a plane
It is better to know in advance the allowed amount of milliliters or liters in order to avoid unpleasant situations at the airport
The total volume of liquids carried is determined by the rules of the airline, but these rules differ depending on whether the passenger takes the containers with him on the plane, or leaves them in his suitcase with checked baggage.
In hand luggage
Restrictions on the carriage of liquids on an airplane are mainly imposed on its transportation as part of hand luggage
The container in which the liquid content is located should not exceed 100 ml in volume. The maximum number of such packages in a bag with personal belongings is 10 pieces, with a total volume of one liter. This rule applies most often in Russian airlines.
It should be remembered that the limitation of 100 ml does not refer to the amount of contents of the tube, but to its face value. So, if a passenger tries to carry an almost empty jar of 200-250 ml on board the aircraft, then it will not be allowed for transportation.
All bottles and tubes with liquid must be closed and packed in a sealed bag, the size of which cannot exceed the norm of 20 x 20 cm. An opaque and unclosed bag is not allowed. In addition, only one plastic bag is provided for one passenger.
According to the rules for carrying liquids in hand luggage, the following substances are allowed on the plane:
- baby food in the form of puree or diluted mixtures - when traveling with babies under the age of two years;
- medical diabetic drugs necessary for the passenger - if there is a relevant certificate from a doctor;
- expressed breast milk.
All liquids that are an exception to the general rule must be screened by airport security. You need to be prepared for the fact that if there is the slightest doubt, the employee may offer the passenger to try the contents of the bottle with baby food.
Medications that the tourist intends to take with him on the plane must be included in the list of permitted drugs in the country where the traveler is going. For example, Corvalol cannot be brought into the United States, and in many European countries, a special form will be required in accordance with Article 75 of the Schengen Convention.
First aid for wounds: brilliant green, iodine, hydrogen peroxide and other antiseptics, according to the rules of transportation in hand luggage on an airplane, should not exceed a volume of more than 1 liter per person
Prescription potent drugs can be transported with a certificate from a doctor certified by a seal. In most cases, the security service will require a medical report translated into an international language and notarized.
Before you travel by plane, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the current rules for carrying liquids as part of hand luggage on connecting flights - in different countries there may be various restrictions.
In luggage
It is important to carry liquid in your luggage in plastic containers, as glass bottles can break during loading
There is no limit on the amount of liquid carried in packed baggage. You can put any containers in a suitcase, the main thing is not to exceed the permissible weight of the filled container:
- economy class - 20 kg;
- business and first class - 30 kg;
- for children under two years old - 10 kg.
Each kilogram of cargo in excess of the established limit must be paid at the rates of the air carrier. The suitcase should not be damaged; for reliability, it is advisable to wrap it with a special film.
Baby food, perfumes and cosmetics can be safely packed in a suitcase, focusing only on the total weight of the luggage. And with regard to alcoholic beverages or medicines, you should familiarize yourself with the customs rules for the import and export of certain categories of cargo.
Good alcohol costs decently, so knowing the customs rules and airline restrictions will save you from unnecessary expenses and delays when passing through control
Alcohol is allowed to be carried only by passengers who have reached the age of majority. Before the flight, you need to clarify how much alcohol can be transported duty-free.
A different amount of alcoholic beverages is allowed in the baggage of an aircraft, varying by strength:
- up to 24% alcohol - unlimited;
- 24% -70% - 5 liters per person;
- over 70% - cannot be transported.
On international flights, there are differences between the norms for carrying alcohol. All alcohol must be packaged in store containers, have factory labels.
From Duty Free
Alcohol and other liquids bought in Duty Free can be carried in hand luggage if they are properly packed
Most people traveling abroad do not miss the opportunity to stock up on alcohol or perfume at the airport's duty-free shops. Here you can buy a bottle of alcohol in a container exceeding the allowed 100 ml, and take it with you on board the aircraft.
In air transportation, there is a rule according to which the total weight of hand luggage should not exceed 10 kilograms per passenger. This restriction does not apply to goods from Duty Free, provided that the original packaging remains intact, and each purchase is accompanied by a sales receipt.
It is not recommended to consume alcohol purchased in Duty Free, it can lead to confiscation of alcohol and a fine to the passenger.
Liquids allowances for different airlines
Many requirements of air carriers are indicated on their official websites.
Each air carrier has the right to establish its own rules for the transportation of hand luggage and baggage. The main goal of requirements is safety.
Aeroflot
Each passenger of this airline has the right to carry on board the aircraft up to 15 kg of hand luggage. This includes a briefcase or a handbag (5 kg) and a main seat weighing 10 kg with a sum of parameters of 115 cm. Hand luggage dimensions are strictly controlled - 55 cm long, 40 cm wide and 20 cm high.
Goods purchased in Duty Free must be transported in a sealed bag with the sum of the lengths of the sides of which is no more than 115 cm. All purchases made in the free trade zone should be placed here.
The requirements for carrying liquids are standard - no more than 10 containers of 100 ml.
S7 Airlines
The general rules for carrying liquids in this airline comply with the requirements of Aeroflot. A distinctive feature is that dietary food and medicines are not included in the total weight of hand luggage and can be carried additionally.
A significant disadvantage for S7 Airlines passengers is the recommendations for carrying goods from Duty Free. Each person can take on board the aircraft only one package weighing 3 kg and with a total size of 75 cm.
Nordwind
In the company "Northern Wind" a passenger is allowed to take with him on the plane no more than 1 piece weighing 5 kg of hand luggage. At the same time, 1 liter of liquid is allowed in 10 separate containers. All vials and jars must be in a separate closed bag.
On international flights, you can check in checked baggage up to 2 liters of strong alcohol, toiletries and perfumes in the form of sprays or aerosols - up to 0.5 liters per passenger, liquids based on alcohol or varnish - up to 0.2 liters. This also includes acetic acid, the permitted amount of which is up to 0.5 liters per person.
When planning a flight, do not overload your hand luggage with unnecessary items. The passenger always has the opportunity to purchase special sets of toilet products packed in a transparent bag at the airport. In addition, all air carriers provide passengers with drinking water and drinks during the flight, so it is not necessary to carry liquid with you on the plane.
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We all take liquids on a trip: shampoo, cream, deodorant. If you want to avoid problems during inspection, study the rules and check in advance how many tubes are in your suitcase. And most importantly, look at what substances airlines consider liquid.
How many ml of liquid can be on the plane?
The rules on the amount of liquids on board are issued by international aviation and are valid at the airport of each country. Knowing the baggage allowance, fly without problems with transfers in Russian and international airports, even if your ticket is without luggage.
If you want to know which tickets do not include baggage, read our review
Liquids in luggage
Take as much liquid in your luggage as you can carry (or how much luggage the airline allowed you to carry). The main condition is tightness. The contents of the suitcase must not harm or stain the belongings of other passengers, even if the container is broken on the road.
Aerosols and pressurized cans are not allowed in hand luggage. Put in checked baggage: in the presence of a cap, the volume of the cylinder is less than 500 ml and the weight of all cartridges is not more than 2 kg.
Liquids in hand luggage
If you are flying alone, take a maximum of 1 liter of liquid and jelly-like substances into the cabin in individual 100 ml packages. We describe in detail how to fulfill these restrictions.
How do I carry liquid on an airplane?
Pack all liquids in containers of 100 ml or 1 deciliter and wrap in one transparent bag. Do not take more containers (even filled at the bottom), they will not be allowed to fly. Choose a package with a zipper, but this requirement is not critical. Follow the rule: one passenger, one package.
When flying to the US and Canada, the allowed volume is slightly less - 90 milliliters (3 ounces).
Pour all liquids into small containers. Where to get them:
- buy a mini version of your product,
- keep the miniature shampoos provided by the hotel,
- adapt empty containers, such as cosmetic jars,
- buy a flight travel kit: cosmetic bag plus tubes.
Collect the bottles in a bag:
- tie a transparent plastic bag or fix with an elastic band;
- buy a stationery bag with a zip fastener;
- fill the transparent cosmetic bag with a zipper.
It will be a plus if the container has a mark in milliliters. Do not pour medicines, they will only be allowed through in the manufacturer's box. Put everything on top of your bag in case you are asked to show it at the airport.
Where to buy an airplane liquid bag
This package is not uncommon. Look for packing bags with a Zip Lock in a stationery store, the size 20x20 cm is suitable for you, colorless and without a pattern. You will find the same bags in hardware stores.
Choose a transparent cosmetic bag with studs or a zipper in a cosmetics store. In the same place, ask about special travel kits for cosmetics: several empty vials of 50-100 ml in a transparent package.
Amenity kits in supermarkets and fixed price stores are also a great option.
No time to search - take a simple transparent bag or file and put everything in it. Do not tie tightly - during the inspection they will ask you to get the bottles, it is better to fix it with an elastic band.
What applies to liquids in hand luggage?
There are a lot of surprises on this list, so read and remember which substances airlines consider liquid:
- food products: canned food, caviar, pate, sauces, soups, yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream, jelly, jam, jam, butter, soft cheese, honey, chocolate and peanut butter;
- cosmetics and perfumery: perfumes, eau de toilette, cream, sun lotion, cosmetic mask, varnish, lipstick and lip gloss, mascara, creamy shadows;
- personal hygiene items: toothpaste, roll-on deodorant, shaving foam and lotion, shampoo, conditioner, liquid soap, shower gel;
- medicines: aerosols, inhalers, sprays, syrups;
- drinks: juice, syrup, carbonated drinks, water, alcohol.
That is, all liquid, pasty, jelly-like, puree-like, gel-like, mixture of liquid with solid particles of the airline are referred to these rules.
Why you can't take liquids on a plane
Due to the growth of the terrorist threat and the danger of sabotage on aircraft, at the beginning of the 2000s, security measures were strengthened and the requirements for luggage and hand luggage of passengers were changed. The impetus was the discovery by the British intelligence services of a terrorist cell that intended to detonate a “liquid bomb” on several planes. Due to the difficulty of detecting liquid explosives and combustible substances during the inspection, restrictions were introduced on the volume of containers and the amount of liquid per passenger.
In 2006, the countries of the European Union agreed to an additional security regulation for civil aviation, which included strengthening the screening procedure, the installation of translucent devices and restrictions on carrying liquid substances in hand luggage. In 2007, Russia also introduced such rules. During major events, such as the Olympics, a complete ban on carrying liquids in hand luggage is introduced.
