On Freezing Liquids to Get Them through Security
A few readers sent me a link to a story wherein the author suggested a creative way of getting your liquids by security: freezing them. It sounds like a great idea, since frozen liquid isn’t a liquid, but I don’t think it’s going to fly. Tons of work, especially in hot climates. Besides, is it really worth the time or effort—especially if it’s just for a bottle of water? Sadly, I bet not all TSA agents would catch it but for sure they’ll catch it in airports like London’s Heathrow (see the story).
Have you ever tried freezing your liquids to get them through security? If so, what happened? Let me know in the comments!
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I have used the frozen water bottle many times to keep my lunch cold W/O any problems, as long as the liquid comes is frozen solid. If any thawing has occurred I just drink it in front of the TSA agent…problem solved
Re: Taking frozen liquids though TSA security. On my last several cross country flights, I’ve taken small plastic containers of ice (filled with water, and frozen the night before). I put these in with my food in the insulated bag I take along to store my lunch (so that I don’t have to eat the crappy overpriced food the airlines sell). I’ve never had it challenged by the TSA.
I have done this a few times with juices. The last time I had a tub of fresh frozen pomegranate juice and it melted slightly and made a slush. Well, in was confiscated and all my hard work left at the TSA trashcan. Bummer.