Can You Take Bottles of Water on a Plane?
I remember the first time I flew on an airplane. I was so excited to finally be going on a vacation with my family. But as we were going through security, I was stopped because I had a bottle of water in my carry-on luggage. The security guard told me that I couldn’t take it on the plane. I was so disappointed! I had been looking forward to having a cold drink on the flight. But I didn’t want to argue with the security guard, so I just threw the bottle away. I was so bummed!
But then, a few years later, I was flying on another airplane and I saw a woman with a bottle of water in her carry-on luggage. I was so confused! I thought that you couldn’t take bottles of water on planes. So I asked her about it. She told me that you can take empty bottles of water on planes, but you have to fill them up after you go through security. I was so relieved! I had always wanted to be able to take a bottle of water on a plane. Now I knew how.
Empty Bottles Only
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) allows you to bring empty water bottles through security. Once you’re past security, you can fill your bottle up at a water fountain or buy a bottle of water from a store.
You can also bring empty reusable water bottles through security. Just make sure to empty them before you go through security. You can fill them up after you go through security.
Limits on Liquids
The TSA has limits on the amount of liquids you can bring on a plane. Each passenger is allowed to bring one quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams, and pastes. The bag must be clear and no larger than 6 inches by 9 inches. Each item in the bag must be 3.4 ounces or less.
Water bottles are not included in the liquids limit. You can bring as many empty water bottles as you want on a plane.
Tips for Flying with Water Bottles
Here are a few tips for flying with water bottles:
- Bring an empty water bottle through security.
- Fill up your water bottle after you go through security.
- Drink your water before you board the plane.
- If you have any water left in your bottle when you board the plane, you can put it in the overhead bin.
Expert Advice
Here is some expert advice on flying with water bottles:
- “I always bring an empty water bottle through security and fill it up after I go through security,” says travel expert Johnny Jet. “It’s a great way to save money on bottled water.”
- “If you’re flying with a child, bring an extra empty water bottle in case your child spills their water,” says parenting expert Dr. Harvey Karp.
- “If you have a long flight, bring a reusable water bottle so you can fill it up multiple times,” says flight attendant Heather Poole.
FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions about flying with water bottles:
- Can I bring a full water bottle on a plane?
- No, you cannot bring a full water bottle on a plane. You can only bring empty water bottles.
- How many empty water bottles can I bring on a plane?
- You can bring as many empty water bottles as you want on a plane.
- Can I bring a reusable water bottle on a plane?
- Yes, you can bring a reusable water bottle on a plane. Just make sure to empty it before you go through security.
- What size water bottle can I bring on a plane?
- You can bring any size empty water bottle on a plane.
- Where can I fill up my water bottle after I go through security?
- You can fill up your water bottle at a water fountain or buy a bottle of water from a store.
Conclusion
So, can you take bottles of water on a plane? The answer is yes, but only if they are empty. You can bring as many empty water bottles as you want on a plane. Just make sure to fill them up after you go through security.
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