Mom's Sneaky Airport Trick to Beat the Liquid Ban and Save Money

A savvy mum has revealed her clever trick for bypassing the airport's 100ml liquid limit without having to cram everything into her suitcase. Meet Andrea Wallace, 46, who discovered a fantastic way to bring as many toiletries as she desires aboard the plane without worrying about weight or those pesky 100ml restrictions.

Andrea shared her life hack with the world, explaining that she orders her toiletries through Boots' click-and-collect service. This means she can easily pick up her items after breezing through check-in and security, making her travel experience much more enjoyable! She got this brilliant idea from a friend and decided to give it a trial run before her annual summer retreat to Antigua, where she planned to soak up the sun.

Taking advantage of this hack, Andrea was able to keep her luggage light by avoiding bulky diaper packs for her five-month-old son. Plus, she scored an extra duty-free bag along the way. She even treated herself to larger bottles of shampoo, conditioner, mouthwash, deodorant, sun cream, and after-sun products that are often more expensive abroad. Talk about a win-win!

The Croydon-based fitness instructor explained, “I heard the hack and thought it was a good idea—this way, I would be saving on space as well as weight. I was a bit skeptical at first, but I took the risk knowing I could get a refund if it didn’t work.”

Andrea also highlighted the reality of overseas travel: “Toiletries and nappies can be really expensive when you’re abroad, or they might not stock the brands you prefer.” With a smile, she concluded, “It worked really well—I’ll definitely do it again!”

For those unfamiliar, most airports around the world—including the UK—impose a limit on the amount of liquids you can carry in your hand luggage. The total limit is one litre, which must be spread across containers holding no more than 100ml each. These containers need to be placed inside a clear, resealable plastic bag measuring approximately 20cm x 20cm. These regulations were introduced back in 2006 after a foiled