Helium balloons [duplicate]

Is it possible to take a helium balloon on an aircraft, I am thinking of taking a balloon on for a birthday gift. I would be grateful if anyone knows, rather than ask an airline.

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Best Answer

I would not recommend it, and would be surprised if an airline allows it. An aircraft cabin is kept at reduced pressure, and there is a danger of the balloon bursting.

While that might in itself not be very dangerous (and helium is an inert gas) the explosion might cause fear and alarm in the passengers.

Some of the helium balloons you can buy are not even made of rubber (which might expand a little without bursting) but of rigid thin printed plastic.

If the balloon is not inflated but is supplied with a separate helium canister, the same applies.

You really must ask the airline (or simply let it be confiscated).

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Can you reuse helium balloons?

Double stuffed helium balloonsAdding a second balloon makes for a heavier final product and may not float as desired or at all in smaller sizes of 11\u201d or 9\u201d.

Can you double stuff helium balloons?

Argon can be used instead of Helium and is preferred for certain types of metal. Helium is used for lots of lighter than air applications and Hydrogen is a suitable replacement for many where the flammable nature of Hydrogen is not an issue.

Is there a replacement for helium balloons?

Pour two teaspoons of baking soda into your balloon, and pour half a cup of acetic acid into the bottle. Don't add too much soda! Insert the bottleneck into the balloon's neck and straighten the balloon: the baking soda in the balloon will fall into the bottle and meet the vinegar.

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