Passengers have been warned against a viral travel hack that could result in a £5,000 fine. The hack, which involves freezing açaí bowls to bypass airport liquid restrictions, has been circulating on social media platforms like TikTok.
Travel experts caution that freezing liquids does not exempt them from security rules. Amanda Parker, spokesperson for Netflights, explained: 'According to official government guidelines, you're not allowed to carry frozen items in your hand luggage. Even though this açaí bowl is frozen, it's still considered a liquid and security will treat it as a liquid.'
If the frozen snack begins to thaw during screening and exceeds the 100 ml liquid limit, it will be confiscated. Parker added that spillage also makes the hack impractical.
For those flying back to the UK, additional risks apply. Many toppings and ingredients in açaí bowls—such as dairy, seeds, and fresh fruit—violate UK border regulations. Parker warned: 'Meat, dairy, fish, fruit, veg, nuts and seeds are all no-nos. You could face a £5,000 fine if you break these rules.'
Travelers are advised to avoid packing such items in hand luggage and to check official guidelines before flying.
