{"id":119956,"date":"2023-10-09T09:29:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T09:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cottontailsonline.com\/?p=119956"},"modified":"2023-10-09T09:29:04","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T09:29:04","slug":"man-uses-smart-bottle-hack-to-avoid-paying-for-water-at-the-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cottontailsonline.com\/travel\/man-uses-smart-bottle-hack-to-avoid-paying-for-water-at-the-airport\/","title":{"rendered":"Man uses ‘smart’ bottle hack to avoid paying for water at the airport"},"content":{"rendered":"
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    When jetting off on holidays, it can be easy to make a big dent in your budget before you even reach your destination. <\/p>\n

    In fact, Brits have been known to spend around \u00a3350 at the airport, whether that's on food, drink or shopping out of boredom, so those costs can really add up. While you can bring your own food through security which can help make savings, where people often spend money is on drinks, and we're not talking about the pre-flight pint. <\/p>\n

    Due to the 100ml liquids rule at the airport, passengers need to ditch their drinks before they go through security, which means having to buy fresh bottles of water, juices, soft drinks etc on the other side. <\/p>\n

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    While each bottle may only cost \u00a31-2, for a family of four that means spending a chunk of change just on drinks. Luckily, it seems there\u2019s an easy way to ensure you all stay hydrated at the airport that\u2019s completely free. TikTok user @IsThatMike03 posted his advice in a video on the social media site, dubbing the tip as his "favourite travel airport hack".<\/p>\n

    In the clip, he showed himself taking a large 1.5l bottle through security \u2013 it was empty of water so didn\u2019t count towards his liquid allowance. When he made it through to the airport\u2019s shopping area Mike then approached a barman at a pub and asked him to fill the bottle with tap water. The staff member happily did so meaning that Mike got himself a totally free bottle of water to drink in the airport and on the plane.<\/p>\n

    Mike said: "You've got to get creative with the money-saving ideas. Every time I travel by plane, I like to bring an empty bottle of water to take through the airport security. Once I'm on the other side, I find the nearest bar or restaurant and ask them to fill it up with tap water for me."<\/p>\n

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