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.
30 comments so far
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.
2 months, 3 weeks ago by constantine.
pour it into a few empty listerine bottles with some blue food coloring
2 months, 3 weeks ago by rcadden.
Buy it from airport?
2 months, 3 weeks ago by map.
Isn't it going to be closed?
2 months, 3 weeks ago by constantine.
Isn't the Alko in the airport going to be closed.
2 months, 3 weeks ago by constantine.
the "tax free" shop (opposite Stockman store) opens around 7 am i think
2 months, 3 weeks ago by ymb.
Duty free shops are a sham....but conveniently located in airports =D
2 months, 3 weeks ago by edythemighty.
really? thanks mate!
2 months, 3 weeks ago by constantine.
in fact checking from the airport site http://www.helsinki-vantaa.fi/contacts_s... it is open even earlier!!
2 months, 3 weeks ago by ymb.
Lucky you ;-)
2 months, 3 weeks ago by edythemighty.
obviously finns can't go on holiday without their beloved Kossu :)
2 months, 3 weeks ago by ymb.
ohh, just thought. Is it a direct flight?
If not, you might end up having to check some hold luggage anyway :(
2 months, 3 weeks 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.
2 months, 3 weeks ago by constantine.
LHR is bad. I wouldn't recommend to buy from HEL if transfer is at LHR.
2 months, 3 weeks 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?
2 months, 3 weeks ago by constantine.
When do you fly?
Our speech mobster bags make great bottle bags... (didn't hear that from me)
2 months, 3 weeks 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
2 months, 3 weeks ago by constantine.
yhr 9 hours. hell.
2 months, 3 weeks 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.
2 months, 3 weeks 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.
2 months, 3 weeks 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/ai...
I'm going to give it a try.
2 months, 3 weeks ago by constantine.
transatlantics are awful. i flew warsaw new york twice. i liked new york but flight was horrendous
2 months, 3 weeks 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.
2 months, 3 weeks 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).
2 months, 3 weeks 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.
2 months, 3 weeks ago by ohlnokia.
More on the US rules: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/a...
2 months, 3 weeks ago by ohlnokia.
thanks oren
2 months, 3 weeks ago by constantine.
@constantine: Everyone seems to be very concerned, that you really can get Kossu to your parents :-D!
2 months, 3 weeks ago by map.
jaiku is just one ultra caring community :-)
2 months, 3 weeks ago by constantine.
Yeah, just hope all these TWAT's coming onboard don't waste it.
2 months, 3 weeks ago by gerrymoth.