New EU rules on liquids being brought on flights (Travelling wine lovers beware!)

[Seagull Stew]

Read this in the metro today.

New EU rules will end confusion as to what you can and can't bring into the UK in the wake of the airline "terrorist" threats by banning any liquids above 100ml from being taken on board a flight in hand luggage PERMANENTLY!

They will still be allowed to be checked in but at a much higher risk of breaking.

Funny thing is, for years the UK have been trying to work out ways of reducing the flow of cheap foreign alcohol into the country without affecting their beloved duty free shops and airlines.

Conspiracy theorists, it's over to you!

 

[Seagull Stew]

By the way, I am not one for conspiracies myself. I think it very unlikely that the plot was made up in order to put a stop to cheap imports but I know a few people will.

 

[Shizuoka Dolphin]

I don't think I've EVER taken a drink on a flight, so I don't CARE. It's all free when you get on, so I never felt the NEED.

 

[trueblue]

It won't affect duty free, as anything you buy airside of the security is allowed on board.

 

[Springal]

i dont see the need to carry liquids onboard anyway really? as only liquid i get is from duty free [maybe some spirits or a bottle of water / juice]

*shrug*

 

[Vicar!]

Correction. No liquid allowed on flights to and from USA whatsoever.

Vicar

 

[readingstockport]

Liquids are allowed on flights to the US. Anything you buy at duty free is delivered to you at the departure gate for you to take on board. Other than that nothing is allowed.

 

[Shizuoka Dolphin]

i dont see the need to carry liquids onboard anyway really? as only liquid i get is from duty free [maybe some spirits or a bottle of water / juice]

*shrug*

Exactly. Anyone who wants to take liquids on board is an idiot.