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Can durian be checked in luggage?
Please note that durian, jackfruit and any other pungent-smelling fruits which are universally banned in the aircraft cabin are not allowed in either checked or cabin baggage.
Can I bring durian on flight?
“It’s not illegal to carry durian in a flight as long as it is wrapped properly in accordance with flight regulations – carried inside the hold,” a Sriwijaya Air spokesperson said in a statement. “Many airlines do this.” It’s not uncommon to see “no durian allowed” signs outside of buildings.
Can we take fruits in hand luggage?
Any solid foods like fruits, dry fruits, salads can be carried easily but food with a high liquid content (for instance, food with curries or sauces) is only allowed in containers of 100 ml regardless of the quantity inside.
Do you have to refrigerate durian?
The best way to store leftover durian is to wrap the fruit in cling wrap, then seal them in a zipper bag before storing in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freezing will keep them longer than refrigerating, and also prevents the smell from contaminating other food in the fridge.
How do you transport durians?
Transportation of durian requires the reefer container to have good ventilation. The temperature is set at 13-15 degree Celsius and the ventilator mode is set to 15 – 20\% to release the heat from inside the reefer to the outside.
Why is durian not allowed?
Re: “Fresh durian not allowed on hotel premises”? The very very bad smell. Smells like a sewer, and most of the Aussies and Europeans really hate the smell of durian.
Can I keep durian in freezer?
Frozen Durians Last Longer than Fresh Ones While we would recommend for fresh durians to be consumed within two days once the durians are cut, and flesh is removed from the husk, frozen durians can be kept for up to 3 months in the freezer.
Can I take Durian on a Cathay Pacific flight?
For example, on the webpage of Cathay Pacific ( Controlled items | Baggage information) you’ll find: In consideration of other passengers, food items that give off a strong smell, including durian and jackfruit, are prohibited in the cabin and in checked luggage.
Is it safe to carry Durian on a plane?
Both those fruits, especially durian, are very smelly and in cargo durian is only carried if covered by a strong PE sheeting. Preferably it’s avoided on passenger aircraft, even in the cargo hold.
What is the baggage allowance for domestic flights on Air India?
1 or 2 free items of checked baggage up of to 23 kg per piece on all other Economy fares. 1 free item of carry-on baggage and 1 free personal item with a combined maximum weight of 12kg.
What is the baggage allowance for domestic flights on United Airlines?
No free baggage. 1 free carry-on bag weighing up to 8kg. No free baggage in Economy GoLight. 1 item of free baggage up to 23kg in Economy Flex. 1 free carry-on baggage up to 10kg (7kg on regional flights). No free baggage allowance.