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Flying from U.S. to another state
kleinfehn
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As the title reads, I am flying from one part of the country to the other and what are some tips to save me money or what I can and can't bring with me. I know you can only have about 5oz of liquid in your case and no weapons or knives of any kind, but how are electronics? Would I be able to bring a gameboy with me or have it with me on the plane?
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2) The rule for liquids / gels is maximum container size of 3 ounces, and as many of those as you can fit into 1 quart-sized ziplock bag
3) Most electronics are cool, they'll want to look at your laptop outside of the carry-on, but beyond that go for mp3 players and vidja games
I would actually recommend bringing all of your electronics and expensive stuff in your carryon. Not only can you keep an eye on it, but there's the risk of checked luggage being damaged and/or lost.
Wear as little metal on you as possible, put it all in your carryon before going through the checkpoint. Don't have any loose change in your pockets and wear sandals or slip on shoes if you have them. It will make going through security a breeze.
While nail files, knitting needles, and other previously banned items are now OK, do not take anything even remotely resembling a weapon through screening.
Organize your carry-on bag. If you have a bag jam packed with electronics and wires all over, you're pretty much saying "HEY GUYS! PICK ME FOR ADDITIONAL SCREENING!".
When you are on the plane, leave your electronics off until they tell you it is OK to turn them on. This includes your gameboy. If you have an iphone or similar put it on "Airplane Mode" so that you can still use it without it transmitting or trying to receive signal.
When I travel, especially if my flights are all on RJs (Regional Jets) I pack my messenger bag with snacks, valuables, and books and take a small carry-on suitcase which I Gate Check. Meaning that they take my bag at the gate, put it in the plane's cargo hold before take off, and I get it back at the gate of my destination... they do this bc most carry on suitcases will not fit in the over head bins. Granted, this doesn't necessarily apply if you're flying on large aircraft.
How do you recommend packing a bottle of liquor (gift)? Cannot take it in carry-on (exceeds 3 oz). Was planning on boxing and wrapping it and putting it in my checked bag.
USPS to your destination. Seriously.
Ship it. Or contact a local liquor store to have it special ordered.
Seriously, if you want to see why people recommend nothing breakable in your checked luggage just get a little early to your gate and watch how bags are treated when they are loaded onto plans.
The guys literally throw them from the carry vehicle onto the ramp into the plan at a distance of like 5 - 10 feet.
EDIT: As many times as I am sure it has worked for mts, that method also risks you getting caught with it and confiscated because it breaks the liquid rule. It also predisposes you to an increased risk of getting the extra screening.
I'm not saying 9/10 times it'd be fine, but I don't think it's the risk.
I'd probably check into shipping it but there are a few complications to that: timeframe, particulars of mailing/shipping alcohol, particulars in shipping overseas.
So I'll probably buy a boxed bottle, bubble-wrap the hell out of it, bag it multiple times in ziplocks, wrap it in clothes and then hope TSA doesn't steal it. Jesus I fucking hate the TSA, not the security itself, but it seems like everyone I know has had shit stolen from their bags.
Regarding exceeding the liquid rule, I thought that was for carry-on? I'm only planning on bring a fifth, or possibly a liter, and hope to transport it in checked baggage.
I've never heard of TSA stealing someone's stuff from their checked bags and I've flown ~15 round trips this year alone (I'm sure there are people here who travel much more than that who'd say the same).
Also, why would you get tequila in the UK? It's probably cheaper and certainly more available in the US. It's much cheaper in Mexico, even in the tourist areas. If you're under-age in the US, it's illegal to bring it through customs when you return - though you'd almost certainly get away with it as long as you don't get the thorough inspection.
Yeah, that would be appropriate in terms of packaging and putting it into checked baggage.
yea thats for checked baggage. don't try and carry a bottle of liquer in your bag or else you will be supplying the TSa office party that night as they will find it and confiscate it/make you get rid of it
You can't really, unless you want Cuervo or something, which is why I'm bringing some to my sister, who lives in the UK.
edit: Unless you buy it in the duty free at the airport, then keep it in your carry on
Edit: Wait, that's not right. I've been asked about declarations when travelling abroad, but the value of the items has always been below whatever whatever metric ($800? $1K?).