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Old November 14th, 2009, 03:30 PM
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Default rum runners and southwest airlines

Has anyone carried rum runners and flown southwest? They say that alcohol should be left in it's original container....
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Old November 14th, 2009, 03:49 PM
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Has anyone carried rum runners and flown southwest? They say that alcohol should be left in it's original container....

We flew SW and had them in our luggage....no problem whatsoever!
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Old November 14th, 2009, 05:53 PM
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We're planning to fill ours AFTER the flight....stopping at a liquor store on the way to the port. Less weight for the airlines to charge us for.

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Old November 14th, 2009, 06:25 PM
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Never had a problem with it.
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We loaded up our rum runners at home and placed in the suitcase. No problems with SWA...
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We loaded up our rum runners at home and placed in the suitcase. No problems with SWA...
so glad to hear it cuz mine r packed and ready to go!
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They say original bottle because it could be a fire hazard in the cargo hold of the plane if not packaged correctly. Just something to think about. It also helps the TSA identify it and if your bag is searched it doesn't become some "mystery" liquid. I would take them empty and fill them once I got to port if I were going to bring them.
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We've taken our Rum Runners on Southwest several times. Never an issue.
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But, of course, you really don't need rum runners. The original bottle in your checked bag works fine. I suppose there is some risk of a glass bottle breaking though. For that reason, put the bottle in a 2 gallon ziplock so if it does break you'll just lose the booze, not soak your clothes with it.
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