But hey, rules have exceptions. Baby formula and breast milk get a free pass. Don’t worry, they’ll still check it. Probably with a sniff test. Who knows.
Same goes for medication. Liquid meds can be bigger than 3.4 ounces. Just declare them. You’ll look like a secret agent handing over classified documents.
Carry On Liquid Rules American Airlines at Tahlia Lilly blog
And duty-free purchases from the airport? As long as you haven’t opened them and they’re in a special bag? You’re golden. That bottle of bourbon is safe. For now.
What About That Half-Empty Water Bottle?
This is the classic travel angst. You get to security with your fancy reusable bottle. It’s half-full of that crisp, airy nothingness you call "hydration." Dump it. Or drink it fast. Ice is technically a solid, so you can have frozen water all you want. But melted ice? That might get you a pat-down.
Pro tip: Empty bottle, fill it after security. It’s a beautiful, free workaround. Trust me.
