Taking Water Through Security When Operating a Freighter Aircraft
 

Hi Folks

In the UK, what are the rules regarding taking a bottled drink over 100ml through security and then onto your aircraft if you're operating a freighter?

I once told security that I'm operating a cargo aircraft and so my bag will be going into the "hold" seeing as its a freighter (turboprop) and the only thing separating the hold from the flightdeck is the door. It actually worked as the ground staff took my bag, put a manual tag on it and loaded it for me. I then walked down to the rear of the hold and grabbed my bag and I was able to quench my thirst during the flight.

Is it the same rules for taking liquids as for passenger flights?

Cheers

ABO

Taking Water Through Security When Operating a Freighter Aircraft
 

My company keeps a case of bottled water in the freighters

Water in containers over 100ml
 

Option 1 Have baggage delivered to aircraft by authorised/approved baggage screening agency.
Option 2 Have water delivered to aircraft authorised/approved catering company
Option 3 carry your own supply in containers of 100ml or less in a clear resealable plastic bag no more than 20 cm/20cm carried separate from your hand luggage
Option 4 Thirst!

The UK is the ONLY country in the EU that does not allow pilots to bring their water with them...
Even deo, perfume etc. is denied entry. absolutely pathetic.

Option 6...

Fill your bag with 3 or 4 2 litre bottles of water...and have it screened...when said security buffoon mentions liquids etc, remove the said bag, and hand it to the ramp agent(who you pre-positioned earlier) on the other side of the metal detector....and tell them not to bother putting it in the hold...on your cockpit seat will be fine..:E