Airline Cabin Bag Rules

[gemstoneju]

Hi, travelling abroad (Spain) on Friday for the first time in years. I haven't actually flown since they introduced the new liquids rule, which was probably quite some time ago. We will just have cabin bags and are flying Easyjet. Appreciate if someone could clarify these rules for us: -

-does sunblock have to be decanted into clear bottles or is the 100ml container it is sold in ok? We are going to bring one each (party of 4)

-what about toothpaste, is the manufacturer's tube okay? The thought of squeezing it into a container - well, it would be easier to buy there.

-are blocks of soap okay and what about talcum powder? Is a white powder going to be challenged, again is it just easier to buy there and ditch before travelling home?

-can we bring our own bottles of water onto the plane or do these have to be bought once you have gone through security?

It was easier years ago wasn't it.

For toothpaste, I decant my favourite brand into the little travel pots that you get with the travel bottle set in Primark or Amazon like this....

Suneast 15 Pcs Empty Plastic Cosmetic Jars with Lid, Clear Travel Sample Containers Pots for Women Creams Make-up Glitter Powder Nail Art Storage - 20g/20ml : Amazon.co.uk: Beauty

One or two pots last ages and take up very little room in the liquids bag. Just dip your toothbrush of choice in the pot and brush away! They work great for foundation too.

Small resealable clear freezer bags are about the correct size (max size 20x20). It's 1 bag per person. The containers themselves don't have to be clear so you can take the existing toiletries if they are 100ml or less.

You can also buy larger items after security

The specific rules for Belfast are here OP. Don't forget to have your electronics to hand too as you usually have to put them in the tray along with your liquids

Last few times I’ve flown out of Gatwick/Heathrow they give you the clear plastic bags there.
Flew from a smaller airport (possibly Southampton but maybe Bournemouth) and you had to buy them for £2!

If you have one clear bag each put them into separate trays at security. I didn’t know this and put mine and DS’s bags into one tray and they made me condense both into one bag ! I mean neither of them were full but I did have to lose a few things. Maybe I just got an officious fecker but better to be safe than sorry.

Thank you @SiouxsieSiouxStiletto. BIA is a shambles generally with very long queues, one of the reasons I chose not to check baggage!