Water Bottle On Plane

Old Apr 2nd, 2007, 12:35 PM
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hi, y'all,

I think that the only rule we can divine from all of this is that it is worth trying to get an empty bottle through, as it depends entirely on who is running security. otherwise, buy the largest bottle you can get in the chemist/newspaper shop, not the starbucks [at Bristol, the same size bottle was twice the price in the cafe as it was in WH Smith's.] Keep the receipt to show you bought it airside.

Also, keep drinking before you board - this will help to stop you getting dehydrated during the flight. [though you may neeed to keep queing for the loo!]

no wonder we keep recommending using the trains!

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Old Apr 2nd, 2007, 12:42 PM
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Let me put it this way: You are paying megabucks for flights to Europe and you are complaining about spending $2 for bottled water?

Give me a break. You need to put this in perspective. And, I have never gone thirsty on any airplane anywhere.
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Old Apr 2nd, 2007, 12:50 PM
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In terms of the "water hand-outs" on planes, depends on what class you travel in perhaps.

On a recent USAirways Business Class flight to Europe there were small bottles of water at the seat upon boarding and we never lacked for replacements throughout.

Would I expect it in Economy, no?

If there were no numerical restrictions would I bring aboard several bottles of water post Security...sure.

Gone are the days when we froze the 1.5 L sizes and carried them on for ice water throughout the trip...sigh.
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Old Apr 2nd, 2007, 04:01 PM
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Check www.aa.com and find their world-wide link that shows the rules in each country.

Returning from Europe, EU countries won't allow the carryon boarding with liquids, unless it's delivered from the duty free shop to the plane.

The worst you could do is lose your bottle.
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Old Apr 2nd, 2007, 04:15 PM
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Flying from Paris Terminal 1 we were allowed an empty bottle.
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Old Apr 2nd, 2007, 04:23 PM
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You could try taking the bottle. At Mexico City Airport in March, they let me take liquids past security, but then announced that you must finish any beverage before you board the plane. Usually I think it is no beverages past security.
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Old Apr 2nd, 2007, 04:46 PM
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For the record, and because Dukey seemed to think that people in coach might die of thirst: I can't remember getting a bottle of water on a plane in coach (but I might have because I know they give you cans of soda and I've received those), but I have never died of thirst there either.

This bottled water thing has become an obsession with some people.

And you can take all the liquid make up, shampoo, etc., you want, but you have to pack it in your checked bag.

Recently, I arrived at a hotel having flown cross country and found a cheap imitation (Chinese made) Swiss Army knife in my hand luggage when I unpacked. I had no idea it was there. It must have been there from a previous trip because you obviously cannot pack those in hand luggage now. It did give me pause that I got through security inspection and no one picked it up. So, baggage inspection is not fool proof by any means. I would have been very embarassed if they had found it and would have just tossed it. I paid $3 for it when some shop had a sidewalk sale.
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Old Apr 2nd, 2007, 07:13 PM
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I don't remember the airline I was flying recently (domestic) in coach, but when I asked for a bottle of water I was told no, just one small cup.

Would it really kill the airlines to give each person who asked for one a pint bottle of water! And the food concessions at the airports without charging exorbitant amounts. In Hawaii I had to pay $4 for the only size bottle they had--large. They know we can't bring our own and they're gouging the public. It's a tough situation, but I don't believe it's right to take advantage of people. And shame on American Airlines for charging for water.
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Old Apr 2nd, 2007, 07:15 PM
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I don't remember the airline I was flying recently (domestic) in coach, but when I asked for a bottle of water I was told no, just one small cup.

Would it really kill the airlines to give each person who asked for one an 8 oz. bottle of water! And the food concessions at the airports without charging exorbitant amounts. In Hawaii I had to pay $4 for the only size bottle they had--large. They know we can't bring our own and they're gouging the public. It's a tough situation, but I don't believe it's right to take advantage of people. And shame on American Airlines for charging for water.
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Old Apr 2nd, 2007, 07:16 PM
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Oops, sorry. I didn't mean to post twice. I was trying to edit my comment about a pint bottle when I meant 8 oz bottle.
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Old Apr 3rd, 2007, 02:54 AM
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In defense of the prices charged in airport shops, please be aware they have to pay outrageous rents to be there. That's a cost of business that gets passed to the customer.

I've never bought a bottle of water in my life other than the gallon size during hurricane times.
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Old Apr 3rd, 2007, 03:27 AM
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Bring an empty coffee cup, fill it with water once past security and bring it on the plane, or bring an empty water bottle, open it up on the security flatbed so they know it is empty and then once past security, fill it with water.

In London, they wanted to take my empty water bottle from me. I explained that it was empty and tiped it upside down with the top off.
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Old Apr 3rd, 2007, 08:57 AM
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It surprises me how obsessed people are about carrying bottles of water around on them, also. I have never carried a bottle of water on-board an airplane, and never had a big desire to -- before or after these things changed. They give you drinks on board, that's enough for me.

However, I do think it's a silly rule to not allow empty bottles on-board, it doesn't really make any sense (if they allow duty-free purchases), and they may not even be smart enough to understand it doeesn't make sense, although it appears hardly anyone has really banned it except maybe Heathrow T1? So maybe nobody really does that any more. They were really a little loony about these security things in London, more than anywhere.

Before they sold bottled water to everyone (remember those days? those water companies are laughing at everyone, a lot of it is just tap water), and you couldn't buy even those plastic bottles, I had this collapsible "bottle" for camping that was sort of like a plastic bag with a fake suede cover. I wonder if those are still around. People don't want coffee cups, they want big bottles, so taking that onboard won't solve anything. You can buy those plastic "collapsible" cups and I'm sure you could take one of those in your carry-ons (I've seen them around travel or camping sections of stores). But they are usually only about 8 oz.

It does seem odd the airlines won't give out whole bottles of things, but I suspect it's for cost-savings reasons. As with anything, if you give it to people, everyone will take it, even if they wouldn't have asked for that much on their own, if you didn't make it easy. I'm sure it all adds up, and a lot of the cost isn't really the product itself, probably, but the storage and transportation of all those bottles to/from the airplanes.
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Old Apr 3rd, 2007, 01:23 PM
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Christina, yes, they're still around, the one I've seen goes by the trade name "Platypus". (Have yet to see if they could get past security as they cost as much if not more than a bottle purchased the other side.)

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Old Apr 3rd, 2007, 01:40 PM
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I apologize if this was already mentioned -- I didn't take the time to read ALL posts, but we just traveled on AA (w/i US) and during beverage service, they will serve you a cup of water free, but will CHARGE you if you want the whole bottle of water!! That is ridiculous
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Old Apr 3rd, 2007, 06:10 PM
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Why is bringing water on board an obsession? With takeoff-lines on the runway getting delayed 1-2 hours, (for me December -domestic, March International) sometimes without proper air circulation inside the plane, you can get pretty thirsty. Most crew are good about passing out cups of water, or supplying on demand, and when the service cart some, I have asked for up to 3 cups of water and have not had a problem. Still how much easier, if I could just bring on a bottle that I purchased for $1 instead of $3 at an airport concession.
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Old Apr 13th, 2007, 07:34 PM
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Bringing bottles of water on airplanes has become an obsession because people can no longer bring them on planes if they are bought before security.

I have never heard of anyone dying of thirst on a plane and, personally, I have never seen any reason to bring a bottle of water on a plane.
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Old Apr 13th, 2007, 07:46 PM
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Recently flew home from CDG and there were no liquids allowed. Period. Didn't matter if they were purchased after security or not, they weren't allowed.

Also, have you seen the studies showing the extremely high amount of germs present at water fountains ? Its disgusting. (higher germ count than a bathroom) My daughter's 1st grade teacher has banned use of the water fountain at school and kids must bring in individual water bottles. I wouldn't do it.
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Old Apr 13th, 2007, 08:05 PM
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For those people who have never been thirsty enough to need more water than the flight attendants bring, that's great, good for you, but not everyone is like that. My throat gets dry frequently and I begin to cough and can't stop until I take a drink. I want access to that bottle of water right away.

I have always needed to drink a lot of water and I always have some in my purse, even at home. So if the airlines stop allowing me to bring water on board, that is a real hardship for me. I have been buying bottles after going through security, and I will continue to do that as long as I can, no matter what the price. Sometimes there are no shops in the secure area, especially with connecting flights, and that is not a good thing for me.
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Old Apr 13th, 2007, 08:08 PM
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Okay, I admit to being one of those who use to always have bottles of water with me on long flights. Because I'm always thirsty, because it's easy to re-seal so no spills, convenient, and because my taste buds like spring water better than tap.

Whenever we've had delays the crew are great about frequently offering free cups of water and if you ask for more they never say no. Sure, they'll charge if you want to hog an entire bottle for yourself, but buying one on your own after passing security is what, maybe at most a couple of bucks? We can fly overseas but can't afford a bottle of water if that's what it takes to make us happy? Please.

Sure, it's irritating. But more irritating is that the terrorists have successfully made it even more of a hassle and less dignified to fly; that elderly arthritic people must painfully remove their shoes, men stand clutching their trousers while belts go through X-ray and women worry their underwire bra will trigger alarms. And none of this indignity will really matter against someone so hate-filled and determined to kill that they are willing to loose their own life. A water bottle is nothing. If you're really thirsty and don't want a cup, ask for club soda or ginger ale--airlines give the entire can without asking. If a "free" bottle of water is important to you, upgrade to a more expensive class of seats.

Note to refillers: germs accumulate when you resue them like this that even a dishwasher cycle can't dislodge. They are disposable for a reason...
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