The definition is brutally broad. Water, juice, shampoo, toothpaste, contact lens solution, sunscreen, peanut butter, jam, and—yes—hummus. Anything that can spread, drip, or be squirted is a liquid. Even a snow globe (I learned that the hard way when my souvenir was confiscated for being “aggressively watery”).
Gatwick Airport major security rule change will see 100ml liquid limit
And listen, I know it’s tempting to think “it’s only a tiny bit.” Don’t. The 100ml rule is for the container, not the amount inside. A 150ml bottle of shampoo, even if it’s almost empty, will be tossed. Empty it first, or accept your fate as a donate-to-the-bin philanthropist.
The Sneaky Exceptions (For Parents and Medicated Folks)
If you’re traveling with a baby (under two years old, not someone who acts like one), you can bring the amount of milk, formula, or sterilized water you need for the flight. It doesn’t have to fit in the 100ml bag. But be ready to taste-test it—okay, maybe not taste-test, but security might ask you to open and smell it. Yes, it’s weird.
Medications, too, are allowed in larger volumes. Just keep them in original packaging with a prescription or doctor’s note if you can. Expect a pat-down and a slow-motion bag inspection. It’s security, not a spa.
U.k. to end 100ml rule on liquids in hand luggage on planes _ london