Friday Rant

[Contractoid]

Liquids on planes. So we are allowed them providing they are in a container no bigger than 100ml right? As many as we want, so long as they are each in containers no bigger than 100ml. But if I was to transfer the contents of say 3 100ml containers into one 300ml containers that’s not allowed. Presumably the 100ml limit has been scientifically investigated and set accordingly because any more than that, if it was to be manipulated by some naughty person would be dangerous. But 3 times the limit as long as its in separate containers is OK. Well that all seems to make sense…

Also if I have a container bigger than 100ml, say a contact lens bottle which are typically 120ml but its clearly only a quarter or so full that’s not allowed either. But not to worry I can be ripped off in the Airport Boots who will happily supply me with one for 25% more than it costs anywhere else. So that’s alright then.

[Ticktock]

As many as we want, so long as they are each in containers no bigger than 100ml.

No.

[Mich the Tester]

Liquids on planes. So we are allowed them providing they are in a container no bigger than 100ml right? As many as we want, so long as they are each in containers no bigger than 100ml. But if I was to transfer the contents of say 3 100ml containers into one 300ml containers that’s not allowed. Presumably the 100ml limit has been scientifically investigated and set accordingly because any more than that, if it was to be manipulated by some naughty person would be dangerous. But 3 times the limit as long as its in separate containers is OK. Well that all seems to make sense…

Also if I have a container bigger than 100ml, say a contact lens bottle which are typically 120ml but its clearly only a quarter or so full that’s not allowed either. But not to worry I can be ripped off in the Airport Boots who will happily supply me with one for 25% more than it costs anywhere else. So that’s alright then.

5/10

Started out as a good rant, a shame it ended rather abruptly though. I'd rather have seeen a crescendo of fury leading to an obvious burst bloodvessel.

By the way, I agree.

[BigTime]

I had to handover a tube of toothpaste with a couple of squeezes left in it because it's original size was greater than 100ml.

I think there's a limit on how many 100ml containers you can have. Isn't the rule 100ml containers in a 1ltr resealable clear bag.

[Peoplesoft bloke]

Not enough swearing or use of misogynist language - can you edit and beef it up a bit.

[Contractoid]

No.

Ahem!

"Each liquid you carry must be in its own container of no more than 100ml (3.4 ounces)."

Liquids, banned and restricted items | Baggage essentials | British Airways

[JRCT]

Does it matter what shape the bottle is?

Could you get a 100ml bottle that was really narrow and slightly too long to fit through the airplane door?

[Contractoid]

5/10

Started out as a good rant, a shame it ended rather abruptly though. I'd rather have seeen a crescendo of fury leading to an obvious burst bloodvessel.

By the way, I agree.

I shall work on version 2 based on this and other feedback. Shall aim for at least a 9/10.

[BigTime]

Does it matter what shape the bottle is?

Could you get a 100ml bottle that was really narrow and slightly too long to fit through the airplane door?

No. The rules, https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/overview

wtf does this mean? 'Airport security staff won’t let anything through if they consider dangerous - even if it’s normally allowed in hand luggage.'

[hyperD]

I'm waiting for the day when no clothes may be worn going through security and on board.