Duty free liquids soon to be liberated?
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News for travelers who like to pick up a bottle of hooch or perfume at the duty-free shop:
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is trying to standardize airport rules around the world, making it universally legal for people who buy liquids after security. Benet Wilson reports:
ICAO recommends that member countries allow duty-free liquids that have been packed in a sealed plastic bag that is tamper-proof and shows proof of purchase at an airport shop or aboard an aircraft on the day of departure. And best of all? ICAO wants the new recommendations to cover departing and transferring passengers.
A good start, indeed. Anything that lets you buy things at an airport and then actually carry them on a plane is good in my book.
Related:
- Duty free liquids allowed on board, except when they’re not
- Update: Munich Airport responds to questions about its duty free policy
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December 23rd, 2006 at 2:36 am |
just like TSA agents, it depends on the airport and the person you deal with. for those airports where the Duty Free person will bring the items directly to your gate, it hasn’t been an issue for me.
of course, you never know…like that TSA agent who classified a pumpkin pie as a “liquid.”
December 26th, 2006 at 9:21 am |
Many airports allow you to carry on (duty free) liquids if bought after security. I have bought water bottles a few times at SFO and brought them on board international flights (no one re-screens after you’re in the sterile part of the airport).
I did see one person run into trouble in FRA after bringing duty free bottles from SFO and trying to connect to another flight there. The unlucky person had to pass through security again and was forced to abandon the sealed duty free bag.
Me, I have never felt the desire to buy duty free at airports. Just another thing I have to schlepp through the airports, and if it’s a liquid, it can break… Are the savings really worth the hassle?
December 27th, 2006 at 4:34 pm |
I’m afraid we’re going beyond absurdity:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzoKPJU3Wp4