Can I take water on a plane?

[spudqueen]

I'm flying to New York next week (woo hoo!) and have read all the latest hand luggage restrictions. However it is unclear whether you are allowed to buy a bottle of water after you have gone through security and take this on the plane. Anyone know if this is possible?

[dzug]

If you buy it after security the answer is yes, but you can't take it through security.

From the BAA website http://www.baa.com/

Can I buy water and food in the departure lounge to take on board the flight?
Yes. You can take water on board all flights, including flights to the USA.

[jno]

they almost invariably hand out bottles of water on transatlantic flights these days; it's supposed to help ward off DVT, I think.

[spudqueen]

Thanks for that folks. I know they bring drinks round but it's a long flight and I do get thirsty.

[jno]

the water is in addition to the usual drinkies; you can pop the bottle into the back of the seat in front and take it with you when you leave if you want.

[lou 26]

i too am checking this out atm as i am flying to the States on Friday.

http://www.dft.gov.uk/transportforyou/airtrave l/airportsecurity