Restrictions on taking liquids in hand luggage mean passengers often shell out for pricey bottles of water once in the departure lounge, or they may have to pay for expensive drinks on the plane, particularly on shorter journeys. But many airports have water fountains after security where you can fill up an empty water bottle or thermos flask for free - you just have to know where to find 'em.
Simply take an empty bottle with you through security - the Civil Aviation Authority confirms this IS allowed - and fill it up before getting on the plane. *The Department for Transport does not prohibit the carriage of empty water bottles through security in hand luggage.
Some may be put off that they are located in the toilets at Heathrow :grin:
All comments (39)
myfiatpunto
5 Jul 17#1
They need some Viacal on that fountain look....Hard water area i would say! Fountain machines last longer with Calgon!
gidsterc
5 Jul 17#2
Suggest it's a 'filter' water bottle you take through... Either that, or a 'life-straw' ha-ha
Rastafari
5 Jul 17#3
[quote]The Department for Transport does not prohibit the carriage of empty water bottles through security in hand luggage.[/quote]
Queue the arguments with airport security staff who make their own rules up as they go along.
urbanlegend11
5 Jul 17#4
Alternatively buy a bottle of water for a quid.....
LionelRichieFan to urbanlegend11
5 Jul 17#25
went to malta, at their air port it was like 3 euros or something stupid, they have multiple water fountains though.
When it is just you, not a big deal. But a family of 5+ everyone being thirsty is all of a sudden a way more expensive than it need be.
dugongs2
5 Jul 17#5
Good idea and i have tried it a few times but problem is they often have security at the gate as well now - rarely is there water fountain beyond the gate. Trying to find the fountains in uk airports is a challenge as well and then not working surprise surprise. Some planes used to have water fountains onboard but dont think so these days?
Bikertov
5 Jul 17#6
[quote=urbanlegend11]Alternatively buy a bottle of water for a quid.....[/quote]\x0d\x0aExactly - £1 for a tiny bottle that you can get an equivalent for 17p in Lidl etc\x0d\x0a\x0d\x0aAnd this time it is not just rip-off Britain - most airports around the world are on the rip-off for water these days. Only a few seem to be sensible and allow drinks bottles.\x0d\x0a\x0d\x0aSurely by now than can get detectors that can tell if a bottle of water is just that ??
Bikertov
5 Jul 17#7
If you can't find a fountain, ask at one of the coffee bars (Starbucks etc). They have always happily filled up my empty water bottle free of charge, and without a fuss.
Shatwell
5 Jul 17#8
Take an empty bottle and fill it in the plane's toilets.\x0d\x0aYou'll get a free bed and accommodation at your destination :D\x0d\x0a\x0d\x0a
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Restrictions on taking liquids in hand luggage mean passengers often shell out for pricey bottles of water once in the departure lounge, or they may have to pay for expensive drinks on the plane, particularly on shorter journeys. But many airports have water fountains after security where you can fill up an empty water bottle or thermos flask for free - you just have to know where to find 'em.
Simply take an empty bottle with you through security - the Civil Aviation Authority confirms this IS allowed - and fill it up before getting on the plane. *The Department for Transport does not prohibit the carriage of empty water bottles through security in hand luggage.
Some may be put off that they are located in the toilets at Heathrow :grin:
All comments (39)
Either that, or a 'life-straw' ha-ha
Queue the arguments with airport security staff who make their own rules up as they go along.
When it is just you, not a big deal. But a family of 5+ everyone being thirsty is all of a sudden a way more expensive than it need be.