Sneaky way you can only pay for hand luggage and STILL bring full-sized liquids on board

HOLIDAY-GOERS should be aware of this sneaky hack that allows you to bring full sized liquids on board despite only paying for hand luggage. Not only does this budget-friendly trick help you to dodge the liquid limit rule on flights, it also saves you cash. How to sneak full-sized liquid in hand luggage Credit: Getty Boots’ airport Click & Collect offers a budget friendly alternative to toiletries Credit: Alamy At most UK airports, you can only bring 100ml liquids in your carry-on suitcase. It means those who don’t want to fork out for a check-in-bag are forced to go without their favourite products or buy new mini sizes that won’t last. Sign up for the Travel newsletter Thank you! However, by ordering online and collecting at the airport after you go through security, you can avoid the 100ml liquid limit and purchase full-sized toiletries. This can be done through Boots‘ beloved Click & Collect service, which is also available at its shops withing airports. This hack works especially well for sun cream – if you’re a Brit going abroad, sometimes a travel size just isn’t enough. Ordering online and collecting when you’ve gone through security also means you can avoid those notoriously pricey airport costs. This tip only works on the way to your destination; on the return journey the 100ml limit will be in place again. Boots also has a mandatory £4.50 airport collection fee. Most read in Travel With this in mind, expert Jordan Reid, a chartered financial planner at Serenity Financial Planning, has some advice for flyers: “The rule of thumb is simple: only use it for high-value items. “If you are only picking up a cheap travel deodorant and a mini toothpaste, this fee instantly wipes out your savings, making it cheaper to just buy off the shelf. “If you are buying premium skincare, baby formula, or a family’s supply of sunscreen, the online discounts easily swallow the fee. “But if you just need a couple of basic minis, skip the pre-order.” Full list of Boots which offer Click & Collect at the airport Boots offers click & collection after security in 13 UK airports: Aberdeen Belfast City Belfast International Birmingham Bristol Edinburgh Gatwick North and South Glasgow Heathrow (Terminal 5) Leeds Bradford London City Luton Manchester (Terminal 2) Newcastle Stansted Comment now