Duty Free and Connecting Flights
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Duty Free and Connecting Flights
One of the joys (along with Java House) of flying from Nairobi is the cheap duty free booze. Normally, I fly directly home with KQ, so have no problem bringing a bottle or two home. However, on my next flight I'll be with KLM and routing via Amsterdam. Am I right in assuming that if I get a bottle of Kenya Gold at NBO, it will be removed from me when I connect in Amsterdam? What about if I buy a bottle on the NBO-AMS leg?
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Assume that all booze you bring into Amsterdam will be taken from you at the security checkpoint. Put it into your checked luggage. (Unless Amsterdam is your final destination)
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MathFox is correct. All duty-free booze (and other liquids that do not meet the standard 100ml/one-litre bag rule) that were not purchased and sealed at an EU airport will be taken from you at the gate in AMS.
Some airlines will allow you to check in your duty-free purchases at the gate as additional checked baggage, but most won't (presumably because of the logistical problems of doing so).
Incidentally, because security checks at AMS take place at the gate, you will also be unable to take on board any bottles of water or other soft drinks you purchase in the airport shops.
Some airlines will allow you to check in your duty-free purchases at the gate as additional checked baggage, but most won't (presumably because of the logistical problems of doing so).
Incidentally, because security checks at AMS take place at the gate, you will also be unable to take on board any bottles of water or other soft drinks you purchase in the airport shops.
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Thanks for the info. I was pretty sure this was the case, but it's always worth checking. Looks like I'll be going short of my favourite coffee based drink for a while.
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Incidentally, because security checks at AMS take place at the gate, you will also be unable to take on board any bottles of water or other soft drinks you purchase in the airport shops.