The Complete Guide to Liquid Rules for Checked Baggage
  • 12 Jun, 2024
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  • Travomint

A Detailed Analysis of Rules about Liquid Taken on a Plane. 

As easy and seamless it is to travel in an airline for the travel plans you have made to exotic locations, it indeed is a task to manage the luggage that you intend to carry. On top of it the specific items which you can carry and the amount that is allowed is altogether a different policy in itself. You can look through the details of the same that is discussed here, which would help you to ideate and plan well in accordance with the seamless travel that you would like to have. 

Rules for carrying Liquid in the Checked Baggage:

There are various factors under the rules that govern the policy on the liquid that is allowed in checked baggage, which is given here as follows:

  • The liquids which include gels and aerosols having a total quantity of more than 3.4 oz or 100 ml needs to be carried in the checked baggage. 
  • There have not been any major restrictions that have been imposed or limits has been put on the liquids that you carry in the baggage made use of in the travel. But, pack it properly so that there is minimal spillage of the contents during the travel. 
  • Make sure to pack in all the liquids in a secure, tamper-evident bag which ensures that it is safely transported to your destination. 
  • The airlines allow you to take the duty-free liquid purchase you have made in your carry-on baggage without any restrictions on the same. 

What are the tips for Packing Liquids in Checked Baggage?

There are certain tips that can easily be followed if you are carrying liquids in the checked baggage which are as follows:

  • An extra layer of packing with even bubble wrapping given to the item so that there is a minimum level of a spill of the contents in the baggage you carry. 
  • Always pack your toiletries in a separate bag and keep it from getting mixed with the other items of essentiality that have been kept. 
  • Make sure to pack light with the minimum essential items in the bag by exclusion of the items that are available at the hotel. 

What items are not allowed in the Checked Baggage?

There are certain items that are not allowed in the checked baggage. It includes explosives, flammable items, fireworks, poisonous and toxic substances. Even the pesticides and certain chemicals are not allowed to be carried in the checked baggage. You can be denied boarding under these circumstances that arise. 

Define the 3-1-1 rule with the airline. 

As part of the 3-1-1 rule, you are allowed to bring in the quart-sized bag which can contain liquids, gels, creams, pastes and other aerosols. As part of the rule you can take a total of 3.4 ounces of liquid that must fit in the 1-quart bags and only one is allowed in the bag. 

Are electronic items allowed in checked baggage?

You are not usually allowed to carry the electronic items in the checked baggage and it needs to be carried in the carry-on luggage. But, in some of the airlines, you are allowed to carry lithium-powered batteries given that their capacity is not more than 100 WH and the lithium content is not more than 0.3 g. 

What would happen if I bring liquid more than the limit set?

No, you would not be able to bring in liquid more than the allowed limit set. In case you don't adhere to the same, the airline officials can take away the liquid that does not meet the limitations that have been set. It would either be thrown away by them or confiscated. 

How much Alcohol is Allowed in the Airline?

As part of the checked baggage rules, you are allowed to carry a total of 5 liters of beverage in the category of alcohol. It can only be done if:

  • The alcohol is in its original retail packing so that there is a prevention of damage or leakage of the beverage through the bag. 
  • The total alcohol content in the beverage should not be more than 70% of the total volume that it holds. 
  • The 5-litre limit does not apply if the alcohol composition in the beverage is 24% or less than that. 
  • Alcohol is allowed in the checked baggage till a limit of 1 liter.