Are drinks free on long-haul flights?

On international flights typically drinks are free. On domestic flights there are a number of different ways to get free drinks. Most obvious is gain airline status. On United (and several others) they introduced a free alcoholic drink and free snack for any 1K fliers in economy.



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Complimentary drinks are served to everyone, regardless of their meal selection.

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Alcoholic beverages are complimentary in premium cabins on all flights and in United Premium Plus (flights to Hawaii and on premium transcontinental flights).

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Most airlines don't have set limits for how much you can drink or what you can order, but it's important to remember that the flight attendants are there to keep you safe, not be your personal bartender. If you do want to enjoy a few drinks, keep your order as simple as possible.

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Usually long haul complimentary alcoholic drinks means exactly that, not restrictive. - No airline will serve unlimited drinks, it could be limited by what supply they have on board and whether they need to save some for the return flight as not all airlines restock overseas.

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flights under 2 hours: a snack. flights over 2 hours: a main meal. flights over 7 hours: a main meal and snack. flights over 12 hours: two main meals and a snack.

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On our long-haul flights – of seven hours or more – you'll get free bottle of water when you board, plus a main meal* and a lighter snack before landing. Your main meal will be served with a glass of wine, followed by your choice of tea or coffee. And you can choose what type of meal you need when you book.

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Each United Boeing 787 economy class seat is equipped with an adjustable headrest, personal seat-back entertainment system, USB port, overhead air vent, reading lamp, and 2 universal electrical outlets per 3 seats. The electrical outlets are located underneath the seats but more towards the center seats.

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A selection of hot drinks, soft drinks, cocktails, mocktails, beers, and wines are included in our standard All Inclusive packages. Plus, you can upgrade to Premium All Inclusive for even more choice. We're talking speciality coffees, premium cocktails and more.

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With state-of-the-art interiors, live TV streaming, Wi-Fi and hundreds of movies on-demand at every seat, your journey will fly by.

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While standard planes are metal, the Dreamliner is made of something called composite – a combination of different materials. It means it's stronger, lighter and more aerodynamic.

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Yes! We can serve you doubles. But remember, when you're in the air, the amount of alcohol you intake is double.

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Can You Drink Your Own Alcohol On a Plane? The short answer is a resounding “no.” U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations state that drinking your own alcohol on a commercial flight is prohibited, and those who don't comply could face upwards of $40,000 in fines.

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