When traveling with liquids, there are certain restrictions that must be adhered to. For convenience and safety reasons, it is always important that you know about all these guidelines. The following are the main guidelines for traveling with liquids that you should keep in mind when planning a trip.
When boarding a flight, you are allowed to carry liquids, aerosols, pastes, gels and creams. However, all must be in quart sized bag. The liquids must be in travel sized containers that are 100 millimeters or 3.4 ounces.
While the liquids should be in a carry-on bag, it is advisable to take them out during screening.
If the liquids are more than the recommended limits stated above, they should be placed in checked luggage. In case you have liquids that raise an alarm during the screening process, you will be required to undergo additional screening.
Although all liquids must go through the screening process, there are exemptions for medications and infant or child nourishments.
Passengers may travel with duty free liquids in safe, tamper-evident bags, exceeding 100 millimeters in a carry-on bag if;
All the items that you pack in secure and tamper evident bags must undergo screening and be cleared for travel. In case there is any item that cannot be screened, it will not be permitted to go in the carry-on bag. It is recommended to pack all your liquids, aerosols and gels that weight more than 100 millimeters in checked luggage.
To get the latest updates, check out this TSA official site for details.