How much liquid you can take on a plane: latest rules and practical guidance
As air travel becomes more popular, passengers are increasingly concerned about liquid regulations. Especially among the hot topics in the past 10 days, many passengers are still asking how much liquid they can bring on the plane. This article will combine the latest information from the entire network to explain the relevant regulations in detail and provide practical suggestions.
1. General regulations of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
According to ICAO standards, most countries and airlines follow the following rules for carrying liquids:
| Item type | capacity limit | Packaging requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Single piece liquid container | ≤100ml | transparent sealed bag |
| Total quantity limit | ≤1 liter | 1 transparent bag per person |
| Special liquids (medicines/baby food) | Need to declare | No sealable bags required |
2. Comparison of special regulations on popular routes
Recent data shows that there are subtle differences in liquid carrying policies on different routes:
| route | Liquid total limit | additional restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| China-US routes | 1 liter | Cosmetics need to be inspected individually |
| intra-European routes | 1 liter | Perfumes need to be declared separately |
| Middle East route | 800ml | Alcoholic liquids are prohibited |
3. New changes in 2023 and common misunderstandings among tourists
1.New regulations on e-cigarette oil: Recently, many countries have included e-cigarette liquids in the scope of restrictions, and even if the volume is less than 100 ml, they need to be inspected separately.
2.Exceptions for duty-free goods: Liquid products purchased at airport duty-free shops (which need to be sealed in safety bags) are not subject to capacity restrictions, but you must pay attention to the regulations of the transit place when transferring.
3.Common misunderstandings:
4. Expert advice and practical tips
1.Pack in advance: Use travel-size containers to pack commonly used liquids to avoid temporary disposal.
2.Utilize shipping credit: Large bottles of liquids are recommended to be checked in. Domestic flights usually allow 20kg of checked baggage.
3.Declaration of special needs: Medical liquids require a prescription or doctor’s certificate, and baby food is recommended to use its original packaging.
4.Latest policy inquiry: Check the airline’s official website 72 hours before departure. Some low-cost airlines have recently adjusted their liquid policies.
5. Analysis of recent hot events
In the past 10 days, a well-known blogger was denied boarding a flight because he was carrying 200ml of sunscreen spray. The airport security department responded: "The violation rate of sunscreen products increases by 30% in summer. It is recommended to choose spray alternatives or check in."
At the same time, many airports are piloting "smart liquid detectors" and may relax restrictions on some safe liquids in the future, but currently passengers are still advised to strictly abide by current regulations.
Conclusion
Understanding aircraft liquid carrying regulations can not only avoid security inspection troubles, but is also an important part of aviation safety. It is recommended that passengers make plans before traveling and communicate with the airline in time if special circumstances arise. As technology advances, the liquid carrying policy may be more optimized in the future, and we will continue to pay attention to the latest developments.
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