I'm an individual with serious sinus/ear pressure problems. The only way I am able to make it thru takeoff and landing on a plane is to swallow water continuously.
I know I won't be permitted to take any liquids past the security checkpoint.
However, once I'm in the terminal (and cleared thru security), will I be able to purchase a bottle of water at one of the restaurants and bring it on board?
Or will they search us again for liquids while we're waiting to board?
If that's the case, I'll have to plead with the flight attendant for water immediately when I board the aircraft.
2006-08-16 17:56:22 · 9 answers · asked by july2007bride 2 in Travel ➔ Air Travel
You can drink up to security screening, then chuck the bottle.
After security check, you can purchase water (or drink tap water) in the waiting area. You can't take any water bottles from here on board. Once on board, you can ask the attendant for water. Explain that you have a medical condition that requires your drinking during take off and landing, the attendant should be able to assist.
If you feel strongly, call the airline and make arrangements in advance of your flight.
Good luck!
2006-08-16 18:07:51 · answer #1 · answered by Silvana 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Once you're through check-in and are 'airside' you can buy water (and other stuff) from the shop but you can't take it on board the plane.
The airlines are aware of the problems and have extra bottles of water on board - just ask for one when you get on the plane.
2006-08-17 01:07:58 · answer #2 · answered by Trevor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have water on board, don't worry...the security check won't let you go with water in your posession, so it's better to rely on the hostess, she will be kind, I'm sure, and will give you water before take-off.
They usually serve caramels or bombons on board, before taking-off, it is for forcing you to swallow and handle the pressure better.
2006-08-17 01:52:44 · answer #3 · answered by shiningthowra 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just go to the shops and ask them once you get through the normal security checks of bag screening etc.
Thats when you get to where all the glorious shops are :).
Tax free savings anyone?!?!?
2006-08-17 01:04:43 · answer #4 · answered by swma76 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chewing gum always makes you swallow, take some of that with you.
2006-08-17 01:02:47 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Call the airline you're using and ask.
2006-08-17 01:03:39 · answer #6 · answered by Hawaiian_Kine 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why complicate and dramatize your life? don't fly.
2006-08-17 01:00:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
did u know that all the terrorist things recently are fu*king faked??!! demn
2006-08-17 01:03:28 · answer #8 · answered by bigKahuna 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
that's not good.
2006-08-17 01:01:45 · answer #9 · answered by bikake 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋