Airport restrictions

My husband and I are having an argument, and I've looked on the
internet and can't find the answer.

We are flying from Newark to Heathrow and then to Shannon. I thought
I could take an empty water bottle through the screening, and then
fill it at the tap and take it on the plane. Or alternately buy some
water in the waiting area. He says I will not be able to take any
liquids onto the plane including things bought in the waiting area.

I'm pretty sure I won't be able to do that at Heathrow, but that's not
as important.

Rosalie B. wrote:
My husband and I are having an argument, and I've looked on the
internet and can't find the answer.

We are flying from Newark to Heathrow and then to Shannon. I thought
I could take an empty water bottle through the screening, and then
fill it at the tap and take it on the plane. Or alternately buy some
water in the waiting area. He says I will not be able to take any
liquids onto the plane including things bought in the waiting area.


Rosalie, I can't swear about international restrictions, but once past
security, anything you purchase, you should be able to bring on board.
You have already been cleared, as has the merchandise for sale. I know
for a fact that bringing an empty container through security is fine.

~ Peri

Rosalie B. wrote:
My husband and I are having an argument, and I've looked on the
internet and can't find the answer.

We are flying from Newark to Heathrow and then to Shannon. I thought
I could take an empty water bottle through the screening, and then
fill it at the tap and take it on the plane. Or alternately buy some
water in the waiting area. He says I will not be able to take any
liquids onto the plane including things bought in the waiting area.

I'm pretty sure I won't be able to do that at Heathrow, but that's not
as important.

Yes you can, but why? I have noticed improved water and drink service on
my last few international flights (including on USAirways)

On Sun, 27 May 2007 21:20:56 GMT, Rosalie B.
wrote:

We are flying from Newark to Heathrow and then to Shannon. I thought
I could take an empty water bottle through the screening, and then
fill it at the tap and take it on the plane. Or alternately buy some
water in the waiting area. He says I will not be able to take any
liquids onto the plane including things bought in the waiting area.

Hi Rosalie,

Yes you will be allowed the above. Be aware that if you change
terminals at LHR, you will only be allowed ONE carry-on. It is NOT
one carry-on plus a personal item such as a laptop or purse like you
can at most airports.

Best regards,
Ray
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Joseph Coulter wrote:

Rosalie B. wrote:
My husband and I are having an argument, and I've looked on the
internet and can't find the answer.

We are flying from Newark to Heathrow and then to Shannon. I thought
I could take an empty water bottle through the screening, and then
fill it at the tap and take it on the plane. Or alternately buy some
water in the waiting area. He says I will not be able to take any
liquids onto the plane including things bought in the waiting area.

I'm pretty sure I won't be able to do that at Heathrow, but that's not
as important.

Yes you can, but why? I have noticed improved water and drink service on
my last few international flights (including on USAirways)

Because I'm often thirsty while we are still loading the plane and
before there's any service.

"Rosalie B." wrote in message
...
My husband and I are having an argument, and I've looked on the
internet and can't find the answer.

We are flying from Newark to Heathrow and then to Shannon. I thought
I could take an empty water bottle through the screening, and then
fill it at the tap and take it on the plane. Or alternately buy some
water in the waiting area. He says I will not be able to take any
liquids onto the plane including things bought in the waiting area.

I'm pretty sure I won't be able to do that at Heathrow, but that's not
as important.


We carried four bottles of rum on board as carry on luggage
at San Juan last December. This was purchased at a duty
free shop AFTER security. We had to open and drink, or discard,
the can of soda we had tried to carry in from the curb, however.

Ray Goldenberg wrote:

On Sun, 27 May 2007 21:20:56 GMT, Rosalie B.
wrote:

We are flying from Newark to Heathrow and then to Shannon. I thought
I could take an empty water bottle through the screening, and then
fill it at the tap and take it on the plane. Or alternately buy some
water in the waiting area. He says I will not be able to take any
liquids onto the plane including things bought in the waiting area.

Hi Rosalie,

Yes you will be allowed the above. Be aware that if you change
terminals at LHR, you will only be allowed ONE carry-on. It is NOT
one carry-on plus a personal item such as a laptop or purse like you
can at most airports.

Right - I will have my laptop in the carryon, and I can put the purse
in there too.

Yes we are changing terminals in LHR.

Uncle Peter wrote:

We carried four bottles of rum on board as carry on luggage
at San Juan last December. This was purchased at a duty
free shop AFTER security. We had to open and drink, or discard,
the can of soda we had tried to carry in from the curb, however.


VERY IMPORTANT CAVEAT! Peter was taking a non stop to his final
destination. You can't switch planes with booze. Repeat You can not
switch planes with booze. That is just not allowed.

"Joseph Coulter" wrote in message
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Uncle Peter wrote:

We carried four bottles of rum on board as carry on luggage
at San Juan last December. This was purchased at a duty
free shop AFTER security. We had to open and drink, or discard,
the can of soda we had tried to carry in from the curb, however.
VERY IMPORTANT CAVEAT! Peter was taking a non stop to his final
destination. You can't switch planes with booze. Repeat You can not switch
planes with booze. That is just not allowed.

Would they give us the chance to drink it before boarding

How would they know whether it purchased before boarding or
on another flight leg, out of curiosity? No one mentioned that
fact to us at the airport, thanks for the warning.

Pete

Ray Goldenberg wrote:

On Sun, 27 May 2007 21:20:56 GMT, Rosalie B.
wrote:

We are flying from Newark to Heathrow and then to Shannon. I thought
I could take an empty water bottle through the screening, and then
fill it at the tap and take it on the plane. Or alternately buy some
water in the waiting area. He says I will not be able to take any
liquids onto the plane including things bought in the waiting area.

Hi Rosalie,

Yes you will be allowed the above. Be aware that if you change
terminals at LHR, you will only be allowed ONE carry-on. It is NOT
one carry-on plus a personal item such as a laptop or purse like you
can at most airports.

If I am traveling with a cane (which I have never done before) does
that count as an item?