it isn't a direct flight, shit, think the UK (Heathrow) is going to confiscate my booze? i had a bad experience going from Spain to Florida to Texas where they made my buy a bag just to get two bottles of wine onto the plane. Those same two bottles which no one had a problem with me holding them on my lap across the bloody Atlantic.
Yes, you can check alcohol into the hold baggage and any duty free you buy in the departure lounge can be taken with you on board.
But remember that the liquids restrictions apply at all EU airports and a growing number of other airports across the world, so you might need to pack duty free in the hold baggage for your return journey.
I have to transfer – what will happen to the liquids I’ve bought on the way out after going through all the security?
Restrictions apply at transfer points as well. So if you buy a product in Duty Free and it is provided in a sealed bag you MUST NOT open it until you reach your final destination. You should also retain your proof of purchase throughout your journey as you will be required to show it at all transfer points. Always check at your Duty Free shop, or with your carrier.
yea tell me about it, i think i may get two bottles, one for my parents and one for me. flying home for christmas my parents picked me up and were like "so tell us, how is everything!" and i just started sleeping in the car then proceeded to pass out once we got home for another 6 hours. yuck.
The real challenge will be the flight to the US. If the booze is in the checked baggage you'll be OK. I think it's also OK now to carry on booze (& other liquids) if they're in a sealed duty free bag. Otherwise the 100ml restrictions apply.
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I'd rather not have checked luggage either, I mean I'm only going to be gone for 3 days, a book bag will be plenty.
1 year, 6 months ago by constantine
pour it into a few empty listerine bottles with some blue food coloring
1 year, 6 months ago by rcadden
Buy it from airport?
1 year, 6 months ago by map
Isn't it going to be closed?
1 year, 6 months ago by constantine
Isn't the Alko in the airport going to be closed.
1 year, 6 months ago by constantine
the "tax free" shop (opposite Stockman store) opens around 7 am i think
1 year, 6 months ago by ymb
Duty free shops are a sham....but conveniently located in airports =D
1 year, 6 months ago by edythemighty
really? thanks mate!
1 year, 6 months ago by constantine
in fact checking from the airport site http://www.helsinki-vantaa.fi/contacts_shops?group=65420 it is open even earlier!!
1 year, 6 months ago by ymb
Lucky you ;-)
1 year, 6 months ago by edythemighty
obviously finns can't go on holiday without their beloved Kossu :)
1 year, 6 months ago by ymb
ohh, just thought. Is it a direct flight?
If not, you might end up having to check some hold luggage anyway :(
1 year, 6 months ago by ymb
it isn't a direct flight, shit, think the UK (Heathrow) is going to confiscate my booze? i had a bad experience going from Spain to Florida to Texas where they made my buy a bag just to get two bottles of wine onto the plane. Those same two bottles which no one had a problem with me holding them on my lap across the bloody Atlantic.
1 year, 6 months ago by constantine
LHR is bad. I wouldn't recommend to buy from HEL if transfer is at LHR.
1 year, 6 months ago by jounikjuntunen
I'll try, what's the worst that could happen, I pay for some mid 20's security guy to have fun one night with authentic Finnish alcohol?
1 year, 6 months ago by constantine
When do you fly?
Our speech mobster bags make great bottle bags... (didn't hear that from me)
1 year, 6 months ago by whatleydude
Helsinki (HEL) to London (LHR) 6/03/08 8:00 am - 9:10 am British Airways
London (LHR) to Boston (BOS) 6/03/08 11:05 am - 1:10 pm British Airways
Boston (BOS) to London (LHR) 6/06/08 6:05 pm - 5:15 am British Airways
London (LHR) to Helsinki (HEL) 6/07/08 7:30 am - 12:25 pm British Airways
1 year, 6 months ago by constantine
yhr 9 hours. hell.
1 year, 6 months ago by overpills
yea i HATE flying transatlantic flights and hope to dear god this is something i do very infrequently from here on out.
1 year, 6 months ago by constantine
if you stay in the same teminal at LHR then you will be fine... but the odds are you will need to change.
1 year, 6 months ago by KevanV
Is it OK to have alcohol in my baggage?
Yes, you can check alcohol into the hold baggage and any duty free you buy in the departure lounge can be taken with you on board.
But remember that the liquids restrictions apply at all EU airports and a growing number of other airports across the world, so you might need to pack duty free in the hold baggage for your return journey.
I have to transfer – what will happen to the liquids I’ve bought on the way out after going through all the security?
Restrictions apply at transfer points as well. So if you buy a product in Duty Free and it is provided in a sealed bag you MUST NOT open it until you reach your final destination. You should also retain your proof of purchase throughout your journey as you will be required to show it at all transfer points. Always check at your Duty Free shop, or with your carrier.
Via: http://www.dft.gov.uk/transportforyou/airtravel/airportsecurity/airportsecurityfaqs
I'm going to give it a try.
1 year, 6 months ago by constantine
transatlantics are awful. i flew warsaw new york twice. i liked new york but flight was horrendous
1 year, 6 months ago by overpills
yea tell me about it, i think i may get two bottles, one for my parents and one for me. flying home for christmas my parents picked me up and were like "so tell us, how is everything!" and i just started sleeping in the car then proceeded to pass out once we got home for another 6 hours. yuck.
1 year, 6 months ago by constantine
I know that Amsterdam at least seals ALL liquid purchases.
Not sure about HEL, as i am normally only flying to UK (so no transfer).
1 year, 6 months ago by ymb
The real challenge will be the flight to the US. If the booze is in the checked baggage you'll be OK. I think it's also OK now to carry on booze (& other liquids) if they're in a sealed duty free bag. Otherwise the 100ml restrictions apply.
1 year, 6 months ago by ohlnokia
More on the US rules: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/duty_free.shtm
1 year, 6 months ago by ohlnokia
thanks oren
1 year, 6 months ago by constantine
@constantine: Everyone seems to be very concerned, that you really can get Kossu to your parents :-D!
1 year, 6 months ago by map
jaiku is just one ultra caring community :-)
1 year, 6 months ago by constantine
Yeah, just hope all these TWAT's coming onboard don't waste it.
1 year, 6 months ago by gerrymoth