Is it better to take cans or bottles on a plane?

Bottles will be fine, as will cans, as long as they are protected from baggage handlers with bubble wrap and ziplocs to contain any spillage. The hold is pressurized the same as the cabin. I've flown with a case of beer, and a case of wine, in bottles and cans, both domestically and transatlantic.



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Alcohol less than 24% alcohol by volume (ABV) or 48 proof, like most beers and wine: For carry-on you are limited to containers of 3.4oz or less that can fit comfortably in one quart-sized, clear, zip-top bag. If it's overflowing from the bag, that isn't comfortable. Please remember, one bag per passenger.

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We recommend packing all liquids, gels, and aerosols that are over 3.4 oz or 100 ml in your checked baggage, even if they are in a secure, tamper-evident bag. Liquids more than 3.4 oz or 100 ml not in a secure, tamper-evident bag must be packed in checked baggage.

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Luggage with cans and bottles may also be flagged during screening, so make sure to use a TSA-approved lock. Canned beer is not allowed in carry-on luggage because the can is likely larger than 3.4 ounces.

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You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes through the checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. This is also known as the 3-1-1 liquids rule.

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Is toothpaste considered a liquid by the TSA? Yes, toothpaste must adhere to the 3-1-1 rule for liquids and gels. Toothpaste can be brought through TSA security in your carry-on as long as it is 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less and placed in a 1-quart bag.

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The TSA has a 3-1-1 rule for liquids in containers that hold 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. These containers must be placed in a single, clear, quart-sized bag.

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Is Mascara Considered a Liquid by TSA? TSA counts mascara as a liquid, so the 3-1-1 rule for packing it in hand luggage applies. It states that all liquids have to be in 3.4 oz (100 ml) bottles or smaller and packed in a 1-quart bag. Mascara usually isn't above 3.4 oz, so you're free to pack it in your hand luggage.

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Current TSA regulations allow liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes that are under 3.4 oz. and 100 ml to be carried through TSA security checkpoints. These items must be packed in 1 quart-sized, resealable bag and each passenger is limited to 1 bag.

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