Beer in checked baggage?

[KEMdisney]

Hi,
I usually designate an entire small suitcase to snacks alone, in that suit case i have packed a bottle of Captain Morgans, a bottle of Absolut Vodka, along with some mixers. I put the bottles in a baggy, and then I also wrapped the bottles in (i think i used) some sweat clothes. It may have been towels, but Im pretty sure I just used our sweat shirts. Either way, I did not have any problems. I also had a 12 pack of RedBull and the aluminum cans also made it throughout the trip.

Have fun! Enjoy yourself and your birthday!

 

[uva185]

Do you think the other travelers whose luggage was soaked with your beer thought it was "fine?"

Actually my clothes absorbed everything because I packed the beer in the middle of my clothes. My suitcase has a waterproof / resistant lining so no liquids get out (ie beer) and no liquids get in (ie when US Airways at PHL decides to leave bags out in the rain for 2 hours) I'm not going to change what I pack because it *might* affect other peoples luggage. Accidents happen.....if your luggage was damaged report it to the airline and you will be reimbursed. There are not many options to transfer micro brews or special wines across state lines. You cannot ship beer/wine to many states and now you cannot bring liquids on as carry-on.

Are you suggesting we limit liquids in checked luggage??

 

[Jestocost]

I'm not going to change what I pack because it *might* affect other peoples luggage.

Nice.

Are you suggesting we limit liquids in checked luggage??

If everyone has a total disregard for anyone else, as your attitude suggests, I guess it might come to that.

NOT lmao.

 

[uva185]

Nice.

If everyone has a total disregard for anyone else, as your attitude suggests, I guess it might come to that.

NOT lmao.

Do you realize how far you are extrapolating this? Packing beer or wine in a suitcase is not a total disregard for everyone else. If it was the same could be said about those who decide to pack family sized mouthwash and other toiletry liquids.

 

[Jestocost]

Do you realize how far you are extrapolating this? Packing beer or wine in a suitcase is not a total disregard for everyone else. If it was the same could be said about those who decide to pack family sized mouthwash and other toiletry liquids.

There already are limitations on the types of liquids, aerosols, etc. that can be packed in checked luggage. You can pack an aerosol can of hairspray, but not an aerosol cal of air freshener. You can pack a bottle of shampoo, but not a bottle of dish soap.

Why is that?

It's because it's impractical to ask people to travel without necessary personal care items and it's less impractical to ask them not to travel with household products. The folks who set the policies already have drawn a line between liquids that are allowable and those that aren't. I simply doubt that the officials who make these decisions would consider it impractical to ask people not to pack beer and wine in their luggage.

As far as total disregard goes; consider that hyperbole to make a point.

 

[uva185]

There already are limitations on the types of liquids, aerosols, etc. that can be packed in checked luggage. You can pack an aerosol can of hairspray, but not an aerosol cal of air freshener. You can pack a bottle of shampoo, but not a bottle of dish soap.

Why is that?

It's because it's impractical to ask people to travel without necessary personal care items and it's less impractical to ask them not to travel with household products. The folks who set the policies already have drawn a line between liquids that are allowable and those that aren't. I simply doubt that the officials who make these decisions would consider it impractical to ask people not to pack beer and wine in their luggage.

As far as total disregard goes; consider that hyperbole to make a point.

Ok, going on your same logic I would agree it is illogical to pack a case of Budweiser or a bottle of Absolute Vodka just to avoid buying it at your destination. However I would think it is completely logical to pack a bottle of wine or microbrew beer that is not sold at home or is illegal to have it shipped due to state laws. There are many vineyards that only sell certain wines at their vineyards, they will offer to ship it home for you but only if the state's laws allow it. Likewise with many brewerys.

ADDED: PS. Looking at the TSA's list there are many items listed which are more of less household products including non-flammable aerosol paint. I see nothing about the prohibition of dish soap.

 

[jodifla]

OP, we've never traveled with beer, but have checked a travel bar and bottles of wine, many, many times.

In fact, I'd say you can bet that a sizable hunk of folks coming out of wine country and off of cruises are bringing home liquor. Back in the day, we used to just carry it on by the case. Now, it's in check-in luggage.

Never had one break.

It's not a big deal...even if some folks want to try to make it one.

 

[bavaria]

I strongly suspect that United implemented their rule because it was a big deal at some point.

And until one has had an entire suitcase soaked, it may not seem like a big deal.

I do agree, jodi, that the chances of leakage are not that frequent, especially if one packs sensibly, but it can and does happen. I remember at least three posters who had their suitcases soaked when this thread came up in past.

 

[lilyv]

I strongly suspect that United implemented their rule because it was a big deal at some point.

And until one has had an entire suitcase soaked, it may not seem like a big deal.

I do agree, jodi, that the chances of leakage are not that frequent, especially if one packs sensibly, but it can and does happen. I remember at least three posters who had their suitcases soaked when this thread came up in past.

Bavaria, I thought your travel experience was just awful. I can't imagine arriving at a destination and then spending time trying to dry clean or wash everything. It's impossible to actually really clean the inside of a suitcase. Ugh.
I truly don't get the need to transport large bottles of liquid in luggage.

I guess we can take heart in the fact that luggage allowances are shrinking. A bottle of wine weights around 2 lbs., and when "carefully" wrapped takes up much needed room. Several bottles of wine, plus the actual weight of a suitcase could easily be around 15 lbs or more. That quickly adds up to a lot of wasted space and weight.. This problem may eventually solve itself...I hope.

 

[bavaria]

I think that this is one topic where people will always disagree. While CarolA and I tend to agree on most things, this is one area where we don't necessarily agree, and I am fine with that (as I said yesterday, it would be very boring here if we all agreed on everything!)

From my perspective, I understand bringing alcohol when it is something unusual, like Carol bringing wine back from Croatia, or Bichon Barb bringing ice wine as a gift.

But I don't understand bringing alcohol just to save a few pennies. The Hess stations around WDW and onsite have a good selection of alcohol, and are easily accessible for those looking to pay less than the resort costs.

I think that we can agree to disagree, and hopefully the OP understands that and don't think that differing opinions to her own are rudeness.

 

[jultomzach]

Get your beer at the Hess station. It is was actually CHEAPER there than around our home (near Valley Forge, PA).

 

[Tikitoi]

I'm going to start putting my clothes in plastic bags when I put them in the suitcase.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Well, we shouldn't have to pack defensively but actually, putting each entire outfit in its own zipper-seal bag is a good, convenient idea for children AND adults.

 

[cbrfan]

I'm going to start putting my clothes in plastic bags when I put them in the suitcase.

You mean you don't already? Those large Ziploc bags are wonderful!!

 

[Tikitoi]

Well, we shouldn't have to pack defensively but actually, putting each entire outfit in its own zipper-seal bag is a good, convenient idea for children AND adults.

You are absolutely right! It makes for NOT having to put outfits together in the morning when I am usually looking through my suitcase for everything else. I had forgotten about that. Thanks

 

[Tikitoi]

You mean you don't already? Those large Ziploc bags are wonderful!!

I will now.

 

[Andrew Bichard]

One other reason not to pack beer in checked baggage...

One year, flying from England I brought a few bottles of very special british ales, as a special treat for my FIL (who lived in Florida).

Our luggage arrived OK, but the beer didn't. I can only hope the luggage handlers enjoyed it.

Andrew