Water bottle on the plane: is it allowed or prohibited?

Not sure if you can take your water bottle with you on your trip? Want to know what airline restrictions apply to this?

If your water bottle is usually your daily companion, you're probably asking yourself this question for your next trip. Indeed, there are numerous restrictions at airports, and a lack of information could lead to the confiscation of your water bottle...

At VelarTrip, we don't want that to happen! So, rest assured, we'll go over all of this together.

You can take your water bottle on the plane if it is empty before going through security checks at the airport.

In this article you will discover:

• All the information you need to know about the concept of “liquids” in the plane.
• What is interest to possess a water bottle or insulated bottle on a trip?
• What materials should you choose when choosing your water bottle?

By the end of our article, you will have all the information you need to travel responsibly around the globe.

Let's find out all about it together right now.

Everything you need to know about liquids allowed on planes

Before getting into the heart of the matter and whether your water bottle can be taken on a plane, it is important to lay the foundations to understand what we are going to talk about.

Let's start together to define the concept of "liquid" in civil aviation.

1 – What characterizes “a liquid” in the field of aviation?

A liquid is a material whose shape is fluid and perfectly deformable. Now from a more specific point of view, we have in this category:

• The creams
• Shampoos
• Shower gels
• The perfumes
• Styling products
• Beauty products
• Drinks

2 – What volume of liquid is allowed on the plane?

a) Cabin baggage

In 2006, following an attempted attack on an airplane using a mixture of dangerous liquids, the European Commission has set up a restriction of 100ml per product containing a liquid in the cabin.

Therefore, travel bottles should not do not exceed 100ml in the cabin.

They will have to be placed in a transparent, resealable bag with a maximum capacity of 1 litre (with this type of dimensions 20×20 cm) at the rate of one bag per passenger.

There is no capacity restriction (subject to supporting documents) for the following cases:

• Baby medicines and food
• Medicines (prescription)

Also note that some companies may consider chocolates filled like liquids and therefore subject to the same regulations.

b) Checked baggage

A little more flexibility! Anything over 100 ml can be checked in, except for alcohol where restrictions apply:

• Alcohols under 24%: no problem
• Alcohols between 24% and 70%: must not exceed 5 liters per person (hold + cabin)
• Alcohols from 70%: are prohibited on airplanes

It can also be added that all purchases made in the Duty Free and whose volume is greater than 100ml must be sealed with visible proof of purchase in an airport or on board an airplane.

Of course, all flammable, explosive, dangerous chemical, gas or corrosive liquids are prohibited on airplanes.

What are the benefits of carrying a water bottle?

We are now more informed about the restrictions that apply to liquids on airplanes.

Now, let's look at sustainable solutions for transporting your drinks anywhere in the world.

Water bottle, insulated bottle or water bottle: what are the differences?

a) The water bottle

As everyone knows, the water bottle is generally made of plastic. These are 52 billion bottles of water are bottled and consumed each year.

Practical and available everywhere, it is unfortunately not recycled in its entirety... In fact, 41% of the bottles remain in nature and more particularly in the oceans.

Today, become a responsible traveler by actively participating in preserving the environment.

b) The insulated bottle or gourd

2 different names for 2 similar functions: carry a drink.

A lot more sustainable than a plastic bottle, the water bottle comes in many sizes, but also with more or less functions.

She alone replaces more than 73 bottles of water 1.5 liters per year!

If it isn't already the case, it will follow you everywhere in your daily life and, above all, it won't need a passport to pass through airport security checks.

However, it will be necessary make sure it is empty before going through the security gates.

What material should you choose for a water bottle?

Now that we've figured out the benefits of replacing our plastic bottles with a water bottle, let's take a look at the materials you should choose.

Our goal is for you to be able to choose a water bottle that truly matches your type of trip.

a) The plastic bottle

A lightweight water bottle suitable for cold drinks often cheaper than other types of water bottles.

One of the great strengths of plastic is its transparent side which allows you to know the remaining drink level.

But the biggest weakness lies in the durability and traceability of the plastic used in its design. So, be sure to check this point carefully to avoid any health risks.

It will be perfect for athletes and hikers

b) The glass gourd

Whether it's a glass bottle or a glass flask, the feeling this material provides is always very good!

The advantage of glass lies in its "pure" aspect which makes every drink special. The transparency of the glass also allows for a instant quantity control remaining liquid.

But the big disadvantages are focused on the weight and its resistance to falls which can be very handicapping when traveling during a trek or a hike for example.

c) The aluminum bottle

Lightweight and stylish, they were a huge success when the world became aware of the urgency of adopting a new style of consumption.

Now, the choice of aluminum water bottles is controversial because of the toxicity of the material itself as well as its less important isothermal side than its little sister in stainless steel.

Also note that it is not dishwasher safe.

d) The stainless steel bottle

Our favorite water bottle! Both versatile and stylish, this type of water bottle iswill adapt to each traveler !

Visit isothermal functions of this gourd are generally located around 12 consecutive hours which will allow you to easily last a day away from home.

The vast majority of its parts are compatible with your dishwasher.

The only downside is the opaque nature of this type of bottle, which makes it impossible to see how much liquid is left inside.

Adventurer, unbreakable and sustainable, it’s the choice of the VelarTrip community!

In which countries can you drink tap water?

Before concluding this article, there is one more point to address: the availability of drinking water in each country.

Indeed, not all countries have the same access to running water as in France, so we will provide you with the list of countries where you can calmly fill your water bottle (if you already have one)

To begin with, did you know that there are 187 countries where tap water is not drinkable?

Countries where tap water is recognized as suitable for drinking are as follows:

• Canada
• UNITED STATES
• Japan
• Australia
• Saudi Arabia
• South Korea
• Most European countries

Now, there are other alternatives for filling your water bottle while traveling, particularly in Asia or Latin America, Guest houses can provide you with a water bottle refilling service for a (derisory) sum.

If you are in nature and you need to drink water from a river, you can Place a micropur tablet to purify your water instantly.

On a more local scale, there are mobile applications such as FreeTaps Or Hoali to find the nearest water points to fill your water bottle.

These are great initiatives and we hope they will spread to all countries around the world.

Preserve the ocean now!

As you will have understood, whether it is a water bottle or an insulated bottle, the savings made on a financial and ecological level are not negligible! In all cases, your eco-responsible approach will cross all borders with you!

With all this information, you are ready for pass through airport security checks with complete peace of mind! It will also be very easy for you to inform and convince your loved ones about your environmentally friendly approach.

Your commitment to preserving land and oceans is a very good initiative, but unfortunately many people do not take the time to find out about their trip, which leads to a very high consumption of plastic bottles disposable once there…

This is why we suggest you start or contribute to this sustainable goal by discovering (or having others discover) our insulated bottles to accompany you on each of your trips!

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