Is cargo bay pressurised on CX?

[kinkacruiser]

As you cannot take a regular bottle of after shave, moisturisers and aerosol deodorants in one's carry on, will these items survive a long haul flight without bursting, spilling? I noted that the lid on my partly used moisturiser had popped and the contents leaked into the toiletries bag during a long haul flight. Any tips on special packing for these or should I purchase them when we arrive in London?
What I'd really like to know is are the cargo areas of modern aircraft generally pressurised?

 

[straitman]

As you cannot take a regular bottle of after shave, moisturisers and aerosol deodorants in one's carry on, will these items survive a long haul flight without bursting, spilling? I noted that the lid on my partly used moisturiser had popped and the contents leaked into the toiletries bag during a long haul flight. Any tips on special packing for these or should I purchase them when we arrive in London?
What I'd really like to know is are the cargo areas of modern aircraft generally pressurised?

Yes they are pressurised.

A good clue always is whether an airline will take pets on a particular type. If they will then all is OK and if they won't then you need to investigate further.

 

[Mwenenzi]

The pressure in the cabin is lower than at ground level. While aircraft fly at 35,000 ~ 40.000 feet the pressure inside a B747, A330, etc like are equal to ~7000 feet above ground level. The A380 and possibly the B787 is ~ 5000 ft AGL (a lesser pressure than 7000ft). Aircraft are circular to hold the pressure. A flat cabin floor would not hold a 33,000 (40,000-7000) pressure differential.

As for items in checked luggage squeeze out the air first. The plastic tube with air inside expands with the pressure differential.

Not all aircraft holds are air conditioned to the same control level as a the passenger cabin.

 

[markis10]

Yes they are pressurised.

A good clue always is whether an airline will take pets on a particular type. If they will then all is OK and if they won't then you need to investigate further.

Thats more of a clue as to whether they have heating given most airliners (all in the CX fleet) are pressurised, dog or cat ice cubes are not unknown! Some of the exceptions are the forward lockers on the Metro, while the AN124 and AN225 as well as the Beluga only have the crew area pressurised.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

As you cannot take a regular bottle of after shave, moisturisers and aerosol deodorants in one's carry on, will these items survive a long haul flight without bursting, spilling? I noted that the lid on my partly used moisturiser had popped and the contents leaked into the toiletries bag during a long haul flight. Any tips on special packing for these or should I purchase them when we arrive in London?
What I'd really like to know is are the cargo areas of modern aircraft generally pressurised?

All commercial jet aircraft under-floor cargo holds are pressurised.

But they are subject to the same fluctuations in pressure as the main cabin - just like a bottle of water will compress as you descend on arrival your liquids in the hold may also suffer the same fate.

my tips for to prevent leakage... firmly secure the lid closed then tape down using a strong adhesive tape. I have found the ideal tape for this are airline baggage labels - they are ultra strong, very sticky, and you can make the piece of tape as long as you need! (and of course a ready supply no matter where in the world you are!). Because of it's design, the tape comes off nice and easy in a single piece.

 

[puppysparkes]

In addition to the tip above it doesn't hurt to place moisturiser, sunblock etc in a plastic bag in case of leakage. Much better than having it go through your luggage.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

In addition to the tip above it doesn't hurt to place moisturiser, sunblock etc in a plastic bag in case of leakage. Much better than having it go through your luggage.

speaking of which - Qantas economy class cutlery comes in long thin plastic zip-lock packaging -they are the perfect size for a lot of 100ml containers