Like many travelers, I assumed for a long time that I could not bring water on my flight. Those times when I forgot, I drank the water at the security gate and threw away the bottle. I would go through security and then buy a bottle of Evian, Dasani or Fiji for $2.50-$4.50, depending on the airport and taxes.
Everything change when I learned that you can bring an empty water bottle through security! This is correct! TSA will allow you to bring an empty water bottle through the gate. You just cannot bring water through security. So, I bring an empty water bottle, and fill it up at the water fountain, which is usually near the bathroom. Now, I usually go through a bottle while waiting for my flight and refill the bottle again before I board. In the past, not only did I buy water, but some times I even bought Coke and Pepsi instead.
I have saved $5-9 per trip ever since I found this tip, and reusing a plastic bottle feels great.
Yes! Save $$ and Go GREEN!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Wish I had thought of that before.
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