Tag: bottle safety

Despite the common travel fear, a bottle of your favorite craft beer or spirit is unlikely to spontaneously explode in checked luggage solely due to cabin pressure changes. Commercial aircraft cargo holds are pressurized, typically to an equivalent of 8,000 feet above sea level — a significant drop from ground level, but rarely enough to […]

Will Sparkling Wine Explode in Checked Luggage? The Truth About Air Travel No, sparkling wine is highly unlikely to explode in checked luggage due to changes in cabin pressure. The bottles are specifically engineered to withstand significant internal pressure, far exceeding what a commercial flight’s cargo hold could induce. The actual risk you face when […]