The sneaky way to get around the 100ml liquid rule at the airport – but it comes with a risk
A FLIGHT attendant has revealed a sneaky, but very risky, trick that she claims passengers can use to get around the 100ml liquid rule at airports.
Trying to squeeze all your toiletries into a little bag is soon to be a thing of the past - but while the rules are still in place, there's ways people can get past them.
One of those hacks was revealed recently by flight attendant Arina Bloom, who has spent more than two years working on planes.
She explained that by freezing their liquids and turning them into solids for plane journeys, passengers can get them through airport security without any fuss.
However, there's an obvious risk involved, with any icy liquids likely to melt before passengers reach the security gates.
Arina told : "If you have an important liquid that's over 100ml, but you don't want to pay to check a bag, it's worth trying to freeze it so it goes through the security scanner as a solid.
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"Even if it melts a little bit on the ride to the airport, it shouldn't be a problem if it's stored properly."
She also explained how passengers can get more than 100ml of drinking water on board a plane, without paying ramped up airport prices.
She recommends bringing an empty bottle to fill up at the airport and even on board the plane.
She continued: "Most airports are full of water fountains, and many have a special pump to refill bottles quickly. To keep your bottle full during the flight, just ask your flight attendant for a refill."
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There are less risky ways to fly with extra liquids in your hand luggage than trying to keep them frozen in your bag.
One woman was praised as a "genius" for sharing her method for getting around the hand luggage liquid rules.
TikTok user posted a video revealing how she placed a Boots order with holiday items like shower gel, suncream and moisturiser, all of which were over 100ml.
She then opted for airport click and collect - meaning she could pick it up after security.
Not only that, but it meant she didn't have to pay airport prices which are often higher than the high street.
One person said: "You are a genius. I am eternally grateful for this information."
Another added: "This is soooo smart omg."
Fortunately some airports in the UK have already scrapped the 100ml rules, so some passengers no longer have to worry about them.
That includes London City Airport where travellers are no longer required to remove their toiletries or laptops from their luggage either.
The new rules are due to the introduction of CT scanners which take hi-res 3D images of bags.
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Despite the removal of the large liquids ban, other hand luggage restrictions will remain in place, including a ban on sharp objects.
It's not just drinks that are banned either, there are also restrictions on certain food items at security.
