All your tiny bottles must fit inside a single, clear, quart-sized bag. This is not an aesthetic choice. It’s a containment strategy.
If a bomb goes off inside the bag, the bag explodes outward but contains the mess. Think of it like a liquid bomb diaper. Disgusting? Yes. Effective? Also yes.
Little-known '3-1-1 airport rule' that could cause you problems before
Pro tip: The bag must be completely zipped. If it’s overstuffed and bulging, security will make you toss it. Or, you can just cram everything into your check-in luggage and avoid the drama.
Quirky Rule #2: Medications Get a Pass
Need a 20-ounce bottle of cough syrup? Totally fine. Just tell the agent it’s “medically necessary.” They can’t ask what’s wrong with you, either. Privacy and fluids.
Same goes for baby formula and breast milk. Yes, you can bring a gallon of milk for your toddler. No, you cannot bring a gallon of milk for yourself. The double standard is real.
And contact lens solution? If the bottle is over 3.4 ounces, you need a doctor’s note. Or just buy a travel size. Seriously.
