Can you bring an unopened bottle of wine in a carry-on?

The Transportation Security Administration limits liquids in carry-on luggage to 3.4 ounces (100mL), so standard bottles of wine must go in your checked bags. The one exception is alcohol bought at a duty-free shop at the airport after you've already gone through security.



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Yes. However, you cannot bring an unopened bottle of alcohol larger than 100ml through security. Can you take an empty bottle through airport security if it's wrapped around your stuff so they can't see what's inside it?

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Alcohol between 24 and 70% is limited to 5 liters (1.3 gallons) per passenger and must be placed in your checked luggage, in its original unopened packaging. You may bring small alcohol bottles in your carry-on but they must not exceed 3.4 oz/100 ml.

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Drinks. These are allowed in your hold luggage. You're welcome to take drinks in cans, bottles, plastic containers and cartons, but these can't be over 100ml. They also need to be placed in the same bag as your other liquids.

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You can bring up to five litres of alcohol with an alcohol volume between 24% and 70%. This can travel in your cabin bag if you purchased it in the airport duty-free shop, or you can pack in your checked baggage.

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Firearms, ammunition, and fireworks are prohibited, as are all knives and safety razors (including pocket knives and Swiss Army knives). Straight razors and replacement blades for straight razors are also not allowed. Most tools also cannot be packed in carry-on luggage, as they have the potential to cause harm.

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You can bring a water bottle, or container of water in your carry on. As long as it's in a 100 ml (3.4 oz.) or smaller container. There are some exceptions for babies needing formula or breast milk, and people with medical needs. Empty water bottles are allowed.

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containers must hold no more than 100ml. containers must be in a single, transparent, resealable plastic bag, which holds no more than a litre and measures approximately 20cm x 20cm.

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You can bring alcohol bought in the airside departure lounge into the cabin, as long as it's unopened. Alcohol must be lower than 70% abv, and packed either in an airport shopping bag or in your cabin bag.

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Yes, you may pack food in your carry-on or checked bag, but remember all food must undergo x-ray screening. Foods that are liquids, gels, or aerosols must comply with the 3-1-1 liquids rule. TSA officers make the final decision on whether certain items are permitted into the secured areas of the airport.

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Can you take food through airport security? Are you allowed to bring your own food/snacks on board a plane, or eat your own meal while waiting for your flight to depart? Yes, you are! Did you know that (in theory) you can even take a cheeseburger with you?

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If your booze is unopened and 140 proof or less, you can safely bring your alcohol on board. Anything over 140 proof is prohibited, though, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. In addition to alcohol, here are some other things you might not know you can take on an airplane.

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