Can You Bring Reusable Water Bottles On a Plane?

Yes, you can bring reusable water bottles on a plane. However, there are certain regulations and guidelines that you need to follow if you’re carrying them or bringing them in your checked bags.

1. Empty Bottles: You can bring an empty reusable water bottle through the airport security checkpoint. Once you pass the security check, you can fill it up at a water fountain or a designated filling station in the terminal.
2. Full Bottles: If you’re planning on bringing full water bottles then it’s best to put these in your checked bags.
3. Restrictions on Liquids: If you want to bring a reusable water bottle filled with water or other liquids, it must comply with the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) regulations for carrying liquids on board. These regulations state that liquids must be in containers of 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less and placed in a clear, quart-sized plastic bag.
4. Beverages Purchased after Security: Once you pass through the security checkpoint, you are allowed to purchase beverages from airport shops or restaurants and bring them on the plane. This includes filling up your reusable water bottle with water or other beverages purchased after the security check.
5. Airline Policies: It’s always a good idea to check the specific policies of the airline you are flying with regarding carrying liquids or reusable water bottles. Some airlines may have additional guidelines or restrictions in place.

Remember to empty your reusable water bottle before going through the security checkpoint and refill it with water after passing through security.

Do you bring reusable water bottles on planes?

But with all the security precautions in place, (Which is GREAT) it can be hard to know if you’re even allowed to bring a reusable drink container on board an airplane.

Break out the “Bubba cup“! Well…you can if it’s empty otherwise it cannot contain liquid while carrying it through security.

Pouring liquid into your own reusable water bottles after security is allowed but I’ve seen other people hold up the plane boarding when they tried to board holding their “Bubba cup“.

This is the best way to stay hydrated but still complying with safety regulations while in transit is done by bringing your own purchased water bottle on a plane.

Personally, I purchase water or drinks after going through security at the airport when I travel.

Don’t drink plane tap water

I watched a documentary about plane water and it was disgusting.

When we’re soaring through the clouds at 30,000 feet, the last thing we want to worry about is where our water is coming from.

Thankfully, the potable water in aircraft is cleverly stored in water tanks cunningly placed under the cabin floor.

Yes, it’s potable, BUT, Plane water can sit in a holding tank for up to months.

It’s like a covert operation, ensuring that we travelers all have access to the life-saving liquid throughout our journey.

We all can appreciate that! If you’re ok with it then Kodo’s to you.

Depending on the size of the plane, there can be more than one tank. We’re talking more water than Aquaman’s bathtub here!

So next time you’re on a flight, take a moment to appreciate the behind-the-scenes work that goes into keeping us all hydrated. Cheers to that!

The fact is many airlines now serve bottled water in a little 10-oz (295.74 ml) plastic cup upon request.

Sorry, but that’s just not enough for me.

I often ask if I can have a full can of soda instead of just the 10-oz cup they pour and most times the attendant will let me, and sometimes not.

I don’t usually drink soda so bringing my own water bottle on a plane that I purchase after security.

Keep it simple for yourself

While bringing reusable water bottles may make our lives (and more importantly, our pockets) easier, it is important to remember the right way to do so on the plane.

Now that you have your answers, you can rest assured that you won’t be separated from your hydration if you plan ahead and adhere to these rules.

If this means that airline passengers can travel with slightly more peace of mind knowing they won’t get caught off guard in an oh-so-very-thirsty situation, surely everyone is on board for that.

So let’s all take a sip from this knowledge and save ourselves some money while keeping hydrated on our trips, shall we?

For those of us still uncertain where they stand, don’t worry, the airport personnel are here to hold your hand and help you out.

All aboard the reusable water bottle express!