How can I purchase duty free liquids if I'm connecting through the US?
I have seen both Duty-free liquids on a connecting flight in the US and Can I connect through the USA with liquid duty-free purchases? but as the situations are different, I'm not sure whether they answer my question.
I am flying
Lima (LIM) -> Dallas (DFW) -> Vancouver (YVR)
All flights are with American Airlines and I switch planes in Dallas. As I understand it, there are the following options if I want to buy some scotch:
- Purchase in Lima. If I have access to checked baggage in Dallas, I pop the bottle in and re-check and I'm good. If I don't have access to checked baggage I'm in trouble.
- Purchase in Dallas. Same as above.
It seems like I need access to my checked baggage in Dallas in order to buy a bottle. Is this the case? If so, then will I have access to my checked baggage in Dallas? If not, then how does it work if I don't get access to my checked baggage?
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Can you buy duty-free if you have a connecting flight?
You can take duty free liquids onboard your flight to the US. If you'll be transferring to an onward connection after landing in the States, you should pack your duty free liquids into your hold baggage at the transit point (take care not to exceed your baggage allowance in doing so, though).Can you buy duty-free on arrival in USA?
Some countries allow arriving international travelers to use duty-free shops before leaving the airport, but the U.S. does not. Returning U.S. travelers can buy duty-free only at foreign departure airports.Can you buy liquids after airport security?
You can also take liquids bought at the airport through security as long as they are sealed inside a security bag when you buy them and the receipt for the item is visible.Can I buy duty-free if I have a connecting flight Canada?
Re: Travelling from USA to Canada with connection/duty free ? As I read through the rules listed by Air Canada, you will need to put your duty-free items into your checked bags at your connecting airport. If you cannot do this because of weight limits or lack of space, they will be confiscated.What is Duty Free Shop? | ड्यूटी-फ्री शॉप में शराब इतनी सस्ती क्ë
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