wine: pack in checked or carry-on bag?
Oct 15th, 2005, 06:01 AM
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wine: pack in checked or carry-on bag?
planning on bringing back several bottles of wine and whatever else I find delicious in Europe. in the past i have carried bottles in my carry-on bag. would it be safe to pack them in a checked bag? could bottles of wine/beer/spirits hold up in unpressurized cargo hold?
Oct 15th, 2005, 10:39 AM
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I've done both successfully many times without mishap. And have also had no problems checking full cases (we once brough back two).
Note that cargo holds are pressurized the same as the rest of the plane so there's no problem with those issues. Rough handling is the only potential difficulty.
Note that cargo holds are pressurized the same as the rest of the plane so there's no problem with those issues. Rough handling is the only potential difficulty.
Oct 17th, 2005, 03:43 AM
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You can purchases cartons with styrofoam cylinders from most wineries and wine shops. That way you can check a case of wine with your checked baggage. Also, carry-on cartons of 3-4 are available, plus I carry 3-4 in my backpack and Mrs. Budman carries a few (if I sweet talk her) in her "Barney Bag." 
