Now, if you’re thinking, “But what about my homemade kombucha?”—slow down, fermenting friend. Alcohol is a whole different story. You can bring mini bottles (less than 3.4 oz) in your carry-on, as long as they fit in that one-quart bag. But don’t get ideas about cracking open a full bottle of wine at your seat—you’ll get a very serious look from the flight attendant.
Baby formula and breast milk are the VIPs of the liquid world. You can bring them in reasonable quantities, even over 3.4 ounces, but you’ll need to declare them at security. No one’s going to make a hungry baby wait—that’s just bad karma.
Can You Take Drinks On An Airplane at Kara Torres blog
Why You Should Care (And Smile While You Do)
Here’s the thing: knowing these rules means you can save money and avoid heartbreak. Imagine this: you’re running late, you grab a $7 smoothie from the shop outside security, and then—bam—you have to chug it like a contestant on a game show before the X-ray machine. Not cute. Instead, buy your drink inside the terminal, and you’ll feel like a travel genius.
My friend Laura once tried to bring a jar of pickles through security. The guard looked at her like she’d smuggled a live chicken. The pickle juice was over the limit, and she had to toss them. Lesson learned: pickles are not your carry-on friend. Stick to plain water or a coffee you can actually finish.
And let’s not forget the joy of bringing an empty reusable bottle. You can fill it up at a water fountain after security, and suddenly you’re hydrated, eco-friendly, and feeling smug—all for free. That’s the kind of win that makes you chuckle as you watch other people line up for $5 bottled water at the gate.
Can You Take Drinks On An Airplane at Kara Torres blog
