While packing our suitcases, at some point we hesitated. And although we already have a general list that coincides in all airlines regarding the objects allowed to fly and those that are totally prohibited, a domestic flight is not the same as an international one, and the luggage that is going to be carried is not the same. the hold than the one we carried on board the plane.
It never hurts to check the rules of the airline with which we fly on each occasion, both to confirm the weight and measurements of the suitcases included in our ticket and to clear up doubts.
Frequent passengers already know that, for example, batteries or electronic equipment are not shipped, as well as the liquids we carry in our carry-on, backpack or purse cannot exceed 100 ml.
However, there is a question that we all asked ourselves before flying: is it possible to get on the plane with the mating equipment?
A few months ago, as a result of a passenger’s comment on social networks, a debate arose in which some users maintained that they thought it was okay to take mate on the plane but they did not approve of drinking mate during the flight.
Among the arguments against, those who considered it “unhygienic” stood out, while at the same time stating that “someone could be burned with hot water” and that the primers “will then occupy the bathrooms” more frequently, disturbing the rest of the people. travelers who will have to get up to let them pass and/or queue to use the toilets.
So the discussion focused more on safety regarding hot water (due to the risk of spills and burns), and also the fact of carrying a light bulb on board, which can hurt the person who is drinking mate in case of turbulence. There are even airports where it can be considered a weapon because it is something sharp.
In that context, Argentine Airlines He published on his networks that “Mate is welcome aboard!”while the general conclusion focused on that drinking mate on the plane is a personal decision, as long as the regulations and safety of all passengers are respected.
A few days ago, a traveler started drinking mate on a flight to Mendoza and provoked this comment from his seat neighbor: “I never know what to do with mate… I’m always about to bring it, but when in doubt, I leave it at home”.
Consulted by Clarín, from Argentine Airlines They explained that “You can get on the plane with the bottle, but the thermos has to be empty“.
Fly Bondi He agreed: “You can bring your mate equipment on board!” But the low-cost airline was quick to clarify that “it is allowed to carry mate equipment (this includes yerba and a thermos), although they will go through the airport scanners, and it is possible that the staff will check them. Of course: the thermos cannot contain hot water.
Drink mate on board the plane
Given the general response from airlines that emphasize “the empty thermos”, we ask if It is possible to drink mate on a flight, after asking the cabin crew for hot water. The answer is affirmative.
The mate is one of the most frequent doubts when assembling the handbag. Photo ShutterstockFrom Flybondi they also warned that “the mate or mate equipment must be included in the luggage contracted for the trip, otherwise the cost of luggage on board must be paid.”
According to the experts at Promociones Aereas, “no one is going to have problems transporting yerba, mate or thermos in hand luggage. But, of course, in reasonable quantities.”
“What we recommend – they added – is that you find out if the country you are traveling to has any limitations for any of these elements. For example, to travel to the United States, they do not allow you some types of bulbs or too much weed… There are travelers who told us that they had more than half a kilo of weed in their backpack and they made them throw it away, so we recommend Bring small packages, preferably closed, when boarding. AND always find out if the airline or destination has any type of restrictions”.
Furthermore, it is important to emphasize that In times of turbulence, the onboard personnel usually ask that you put away your mate equipment to avoid accidents..
Argentinians and Uruguayans often travel with the mate team on their vacations. Photo ShutterstockAlthough there is no specific herb limit, it is suggested Do not carry more than 250 grams of weed and, if possible, in its original, closed package.. The rest can be shipped. In this way, explanations during airport controls will be simplified.
In Jet smart It was specified: “On domestic flights you can bring food on board, as long as it is properly sealed.”
On the other hand, “on international flights, the transportation of food is limited by the regulatory body of each country, so we recommend that you find out about each of the restrictions at the destination before traveling.”
“The closed package of weedboth on board the aircraft and dispatched. And the same for the mate and the thermos, although without water”, they highlighted in Copa Airlines.
Meanwhile, since Delta Air Lines The answer had some variations: “You can get on the plane with the mate, the light bulb and the empty thermos. All of this can be carried as hand luggage without problems.”
However, “The weed must be shipped. You can only take it as hand luggage if you buy it at duty-free“.