Will Bottled Soda Explode in Checked Luggage?

All carbonated drinks are fine to bring in checked bags, but even if carefully packed, there's a good chance it'll explode in your suitcase due to changes in air pressure. When it comes to your carry-on, you'll have to toss your soda before security because bottles and cans exceed 3.4 ounces.

Can you bring bottled drinks in checked luggage?

Food and Beverages

The TSA allows up to 5 liters of alcohol per person in checked bags, if the bottles are still sealed. Any miniature bottles must fit within a quart-sized zippered plastic bag. Even though bottled beverages are permissible, packing these or other breakable items in checked bags isn't a great idea.

Will plastic bottles explode on a plane?

Air pressure changes in the cabin of an aircraft make gases expand, including the air inside a toiletry bottle. The less full the bottle is, the more air's inside. When that air expands, it can rupture the container, creating the sticky explosions that frequent flyers are so familiar with.