[Latest] Regulations for carrying liquids on planes of airlines 2023

The regulation on bringing liquids on planes is of concern to many customers because this regulation applies depending on each airline as well as domestic and international routes. Let's learn about the latest regulations on bringing liquids on planes in 2023 with HoaBinh Airlines in this article!

Regulations for bringing liquids on Vietnam Airlines aircraft

Regulations for bringing liquids on Vietnam Airlines planes for domestic and international flights will be very different. As follows:

1. Regulations on carrying liquids on domestic flights

According to the regulations for carrying liquids on domestic flights of Vietnam Airlines, passengers will be free to bring the following liquids on the plane without capacity limits:

  • Filtered water, wine, beer, and other liquids are not on the prohibited list.
  • Cosmetics: shower gel, facial cleanser, makeup remover, rose water, shampoo, mineral spray, perfume...
  • Medicines and pharmaceuticals: oral medications in syrup form, massage creams (with a doctor's prescription), mosquito sprays...
  • Parents and relatives traveling with infants and children are allowed to bring milk and food for the children.
  • Some types of liquids are allowed to be carried on Vietnam Airlines domestic aircraft, with capacity limits as follows:
  • Smelling liquids such as fish sauce and soy sauce are limited to no more than 3 liters or 3kg on board.

Some types of aerosol cans containing non-dangerous, non-toxic, non-flammable compressed air can be brought on board, but the net weight of each can must not exceed 0.5 liters or 0.5kg. The total volume of these products must not exceed 2 liters or 2kg per passenger. These liquid bottles need to be carefully checked for lids and exhaust valves before being brought on the plane to avoid unnecessary dangers.

  • Liquids with a risk of fire and explosion, such as gasoline, oil, paint, acid, etc., are not allowed on Vietnam Airlines aircraft to ensure safety.

2. Regulations on carrying liquids on International flight 

According to Vietnam Airlines' regulations for carrying hand-carried liquids on airplanes on international routes, passengers are allowed to bring some types of liquids, gels, and aerosols with them in their carry-on luggage.

However, each liquid container must have a capacity of no more than 100 ml, and the total amount of liquid brought on the plane must not exceed 1 liter. Jars, bottles, and containers of liquids need to be completely sealed. Except for the cases listed below:

  • The liquid is a medicine and is accompanied by a prescription stating the full name and address of the prescriber, and the full name of the person taking the medicine must match the full name written on the passenger's airline ticket.
  • Milk or food for infants, children, and infants, the child must be accompanied.
  • Liquids, gels, and aerosols purchased at international quarantine areas or on flights are allowed to be carried on people and hand luggage without capacity limits but need to be placed in security plastic bags and sealed.

Vietnam Airlines' regulations for bringing liquids on international flights also state that passengers are not allowed to bring drinking water when going through security, entering the lounge, or boarding the plane. If passengers need drinking water, they can buy it at stalls inside the lobby.

Regulations for bringing liquids on Bamboo Airways aircraft

1. Regulations on carrying liquids on domestic flights

According to the new regulations on bringing liquids on Bamboo Airways domestic aircraft, passengers are allowed to bring the following types of liquids on board:

Drinks and cosmetics such as: lotion, hairspray, shower gel, perfume, shampoo, etc. have unlimited quantity and capacity.

Medicines such as: massage lotions, syrups, and nasal sprays require a doctor's prescription with full information about the prescriber's name and address. The name of the person using the medicine on the prescription must match the full name on the passenger's ticket.

Passengers traveling with infants are allowed to bring the child's milk and food.

Bamboo Airways passengers are also restricted from bringing on board liquids with odors such as fish sauce, soy sauce, shrimp paste, soup, etc. If they want to bring these liquids on the plane, passengers need to be informed. The security officer agreed and packaged it according to standards, ensuring that the smelly liquid did not spill or leak out.

Liquids with a high risk of causing fire and explosion, such as paint, oil, gasoline, etc., are also absolutely prohibited on Bamboo Airways flights.

2. Regulations on carrying liquids on international flight 

For international flights, Bamboo Airways also has regulations on carrying liquids on board, specifically as follows: Each passenger will be allowed to carry a maximum of 1 liter of liquid water with them or in their carry-on luggage. These types of liquids are not on the list of prohibited substances according to regulations and need to be divided into bottles and jars with a capacity of no more than 100 ml.

Regulations for bringing liquids on Vietjet Air aircraft

1. Regulations for carrying liquids on domestic airplanes

Regulations on bringing liquids on Vietjet Air domestic flights also clearly state that the following types of liquids are allowed to be brought on the plane with people or hand luggage without capacity limits but must ensure regulations: About the size and weight of the airline's luggage:

  • All kinds of drinks and water
  • Liquid or semi-liquid foods such as soup, honey, syrup, jam, etc.
  • Cosmetics and toiletries have clear labels.
  • Passengers traveling with infants are allowed to bring milk and liquid food.
  • Liquids purchased at duty-free shops or on airplanes are sealed.
  • Liquid medications are accompanied by a doctor's prescription, and the user's information must match the passenger's name on the ticket.

2. Regulations for carrying liquids on international aircraft

For international flights, regulations on liquids carried on board Vietjet Air are relatively strict:

  • Each passenger is allowed to carry a maximum of 1 liter of liquid water in hand luggage and must be divided into small bottles and jars with a maximum capacity of 100ml.
  • Beverages, cosmetics, alcohol, and perfume purchased at airport stores or duty-free shops are allowed to be brought on board in unlimited quantities and capacities but must be tightly closed.
  • Bottles and jars containing liquids need to be stored in transparent plastic bags no larger than 80cm in size and must be sealed with anti-breakage glass. Airport staff are allowed to open plastic bags to check the liquids inside. If they do not meet the requirements, the liquids you bring will be refused entry on the plane.
  • Flammable and explosive liquids are also not allowed on Vietjet Air aircraft in any form.

In addition, airlines also have regulations on liquids brought on board as checked baggage. The quantity of liquids as well as the packaging regulations for liquids sent in the form of check-in also vary depending on the airline as well as domestic and international routes. Passengers who need to carry a lot of hand luggage can carefully learn about checked baggage regulations for a smooth flight.

The regulations for bringing liquids on planes are quite strict, and many items depend on each airline and route, so airline passengers, especially first-time passengers, are often quite worried. Therefore, passengers need to carefully study the regulations and strictly comply with them to have a safe and convenient flight and a perfect business trip or vacation.

Above are some shares from HoaBinh Airlines about airlines' regulations for carrying liquids on planes in 2023. We hope this article will help you during your flight. If you have any questions that need to be discussed, please contact our hotline: 0939.311.911 - 0913.311.911 for advice and dedicated support.