Dave Smith wrote:
> Steve Pope wrote:
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>> Technically, I could take them in my carry-on luggage, since each jar
>> is 90 grams and the carry-on limit on liquids /
>> gels / pastes is 100 ml in Canada. But I still think they might
>> not approve of my harissa at airport security.
>> The safer alternative is to put them in checked luggage;
>> but I don't normally check any luggage, and if United
>> loses it I'm out not just the harissa, but a bunch
>> of other possessions as well.
>>
>> This is a no win situation but I think I'm leaning towards
>> placing them into checked luggage.
>
>
Step 1
Obtain either the cardboard outers that fine Whisky or wines come in

Or post pack tubes for posting plans documents etc

2 ensure tube fits inside checked luggage


3 obtain some rubber or styrene foam

4 pack the little jars in tubes with rubber between lids and next jars
bottom


5 ensure not dangerous goods
pack in bag fly with mind at ease


If after all this in the Unlikely event
that something does get broken check at airport before you head home


go to airline service desk and make a claim
see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montreal_Convention

You will be covered I assure you
Even if on a non IATA member Carrier