Travelling from a UK airport, can I use a plastic bag with a zip for bringing liquids into my carry-on luggage?

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I bought one of these from Sainsbury's (UK):

http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/shop/gb/groceries/travel-toiletries/sainsburys-travel-organiser

It's a clear plastic bag, kind of like a pencil case, with a zip along the top. It came with several clear plastic bottles (all <= 100ml) for putting liquids in. Will I be allowed to use this to bring liquids into my carry-on luggage, or do I have to use one of the "sandwich-bag"-style bags they sell at the airport?

Everything I've looked at regarding the rules just says "sealable plastic bag" - would a zip qualify as "sealable"?



Best Answer

TL;DR Your bag should be fine to carry based on the picture and the link you posted. The zipper should not be an issue as long as it's easy to open and the material fits inside comfortably.

The rules are fairly well defined but vary slightly from place to place. On a general basis, I would recommend carrying a transparent, resealable, plastic bag with a size no greater that 1 quart or 1 liter and dimensions when flattened to be lesser than 20cm x 20cm.

This is fairly clearly mentioned on the airport websites or the embassy websites.

For instance, the Gov.UK website mentions,

  • containers should be in a single, transparent, resealable plastic bag, which holds no more than a litre and measures approximately 20cm x 20cm
  • contents must fit comfortably inside the bag so it can be sealed
  • the bag must not be knotted or tied at the top

Whereas the TSA website for US regulations mentions,

3-1-1 for carry-ons. Liquids, gels, aerosols, creams and pastes must be 3.4 ounces (100ml) or less per container; must be in 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. The bag limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring.

The Narita Airport, Japan website adds that if you don't have a plastic bag, you cannot carry liquids.

Store liquid in containers with capacities not greater than 100 ml (g), and place the containers so that they fit comfortably in a transparent resealable plastic bag with a capacity of not more than 1 liter. Even if a container measures less than 100 ml, it cannot be brought on board if it is not placed in the plastic bag.




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Are Ziploc bags allowed on planes?

1) TSA 3-1-1 liquids rule Each liquid container should be equal or less than 3.4 ounces (100 ml) per item. The TSA liquids rule is also called the 3-1-1 rule, since you're allowed to bring: 3.4-ounce container. 1 quart-sized Ziploc bag.

Can you take your own plastic bag to airport?

Most airports will allow you bring your own bag ahead of time if you wish, and the only rules are it has to be made of clear plastic measuring no more than 20cm x 20cm.

What do you put in airport plastic bags?

ALL liquids must be taken through security in a clear polythene bag no larger than 20cm by 20cm. These are normally available for free at airport security terminals. You can take one clear bag per person, so it's wise not to bring too much liquid with you, even if it's in containers of less than 100ml.

Do my liquids need to be in a clear bag?

Liquids, gels, aerosols, creams, and pastes must be placed in a clear plastic 1-quart bag. You can have one of these bags per person. All of the items within these bags must be in 3.4-ounce containers or less.



LIQUIDS IN CARRY ON BAG ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW [HONEST AND REALISTIC]




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Answer 2

I was not allowed to take my plastic bag with a zip, although I had bought it as a flight bag especially for 100ml toiletries. This was at Stansed Airport, where a grumpy man made me take everything out and put it into one of his self-seal bags. I had no problem on my return journey but I'm now hesitant to use a zip bag.

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