The baggages compatement MAY be heated, depending on aircraft, type of
cargo, duration of flight, altitude, blah blah blah. It is a gross
oversimplification to say that it is always heated. Having said that the
likelyhood of freezing the water is remote...
"Mike Hunt" wrote in message
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> OccasionalFlyer wrote:
>
>> I prefer to bring my own water than pay hotel prices for it, but
>> since I can't bring a few bottles in carry-on luggage anymore, I'm
>> wondering if it's safe in checked baggage. I have two concerns in mind:
>> 1. If baggage compartments aren't heated, the water might freeze and
>> push open the bottle. That would be bad.
>
> The baggage compartment is heated.
>
>> 2. My luggage is soft-sided and a big heavy bag could be put on top,
>> thus squishing the bottles open. THat would be bad too.
>
> You would put the bottles in the middle of the clothing, to cushion them.
> Put them in plastic bags to reduce the chance of spillage.
> Also, since you mention soft sided bags. Are they waterproof? How do you
> protect your clothing in case there is moisture from outside of your bag?
> Some people put there clothing in plastic bags for this reason.
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