Related to purchases in tax-free shops, usually in airports, ferry terminals and at other international border points.
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Why is onboard/inflight shopping still a thing?
There's an inflight shopping magazine in the pocket of the seat in front of you - that no one reads.
The crew come through with a trolley of merchandise - that nobody buys.
There are special offers broadcasted over the PA - that aren't being…
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Duty Free in the USA. Why do I have to be given my purchase as I board the plane?
I am not one for buying things in airports but recently my wife asked me to get her an alcoholic beverage while flying from the USA to Ireland (JFK-DUB). I made the purchase in JFK and was surprised to be told I had to collect it when departing for…
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Are airport duty-free shops really cheaper?
I guess this one will be hard to answer because prices vary from airport to airport, but...every time I travel friends tell me not to forget to "bring something from the free shop".
On a general basis it would be advisable to wait for the free shop…
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2-litre pack of duty-free spirits, but the limit is 1 litre
The World Duty Free shop in Heathrow sells boxes containing 2x1-litre bottles of spirits (~40% alcohol), advertising them as "Duty Free", and "For all passengers travelling OUTSIDE the UK". Staff confirmed that the duty-free limit for travelling…
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Is there a way to not be forced to go through the duty free area at Heathrow Terminal 3 for accessibility reasons?
When taking a flight from London Heathrow Terminal 3, all passengers are required to walk straight through the middle of the duty free shopping area in order to get to their gates. This is unlike at other terminals at Heathrow (which make you walk…
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Crossing a border several times to increase duty free allowance
I'm not planning on doing this myself (I'm not in a geographical position to either), but I just thought about the idea, and I wonder what type of rules are in place to prevent it.
This question could easily be too broad (differ from country to…
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Can I drink stuff bought in duty-free shops onboard a plane?
I have to go into a trip while being slightly ill - doctors say I have to drink a lot. Can I buy water at a duty-free shop, bring it onboard and drink there?
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What's the drinking age in the duty free area?
Is the drinking age in the tax free/duty free area the same as in the country you are in or is there no real drinking age?
Can I buy spirits in the tax free even though the country's law doesn't permit me?
Are there ID checks in the duty free…
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Can you buy duty free at Kuala Lumpur for travel to Australia?
Currently, Australia has tough restrictions on liquids for both departing and arriving flights. These mean that for a flight to Australia, you will be re-screened before boarding the plane, with liquid restrictions in force again at this point.
One…
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Does bought duty-free count towards cabin luggage allowance?
Some airports will carry your duty-free after gate check like in the US, but some won't and just give it to you right at purchase
However, there are some articles that are quite sizable due to how they're packed (like a cardboard box around the…
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How to buy duty free other than at the airport?
Everybody knows you can buy things duty free at airports if you are leaving for or coming from another country.
(You can also buy on airplanes and I think I've seen on some international ferries and some land border crossings.)
But rent for retail…
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Travelling from Bulgaria to UK via Turkey, will I have issues with tobacco products bought from the EU?
So basically I will travel from Sofia, Bulgaria to UK, but I have a layover in Turkey. Previously I've flew the Bulgaria-UK route, but only within the EU borders.
Usually when I do so, I buy cigarettes from Bulgaria(in the bounds of 800 cigarettes,…
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Under what conditions can I take duty free liquids from outside the EU through EU airport security?
In know that if I buy duty free liquids in one EU airport, and have them sealed in the special security bags with the receipt shown, I can take them through security at other EU airports the same day. Details on Europa.eu. (With the proviso that…
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Can you buy duty free alcohol at Hong Kong International Airport for travel to Australia?
Currently, Australia has tough restrictions on liquids for both departing and arriving flights. These mean that for a flight to Australia, you will be re-screened before boarding the plane, with liquid restrictions in force again at this point.
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Alcohol duty free refused at Dubai
I had a flight from Toronto, Canada (YYZ) to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB) to Ahmedabad, India (AMD).
In YYZ, I checked in two bags (which I’d get in AMD), and had one carry on.
After passing security, I bought some a 1-liter bottle of alcohol…
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