Can I fly with alcohol underage?

Can a minor flying alone in the US bring unopened alcohol in their checked baggage? No. Possession of alcohol by a minor anywhere not on her parent's property (or in the trunk of her vehicle, if carting it home for the use of adults) is illegal in the US.



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Alcohol between 24 and 70% is limited to 5 liters (1.3 gallons) per passenger and must be placed in your checked luggage, in its original unopened packaging. You may bring small alcohol bottles in your carry-on but they must not exceed 3.4 oz/100 ml.

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In most cases, a 12-pack of beer can be checked on a plane, but again, check with your airline. Keep in mind that weight and size limitations might apply, so be prepared to pay extra fees for overweight baggage.

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It is illegal for travelers under the age of 21 to import alcohol – even as a gift.

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There is no drinking age law in international waters. Most ships set the drinking age to whatever it is in the ship's country of registration. For US, it is 18 because federal drinking age is, surprisingly, 18. All “21” drinking age laws are state laws.

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It is illegal for travelers under the age of 21 to import alcohol - even as a gift.

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The United States Postal Service (USPS) prohibits sending alcoholic beverages through the mail, but you can ship alcohol via couriers, such as FedEx or UPS if you're a licensed alcohol shipper.

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The Transportation Security Administration limits liquids in carry-on luggage to 3.4 ounces (100mL), so standard bottles of wine must go in your checked bags. The one exception is alcohol bought at a duty-free shop at the airport after you've already gone through security.

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Although airlines have shifted away from offering free alcohol in economy, thankfully most legacy carriers still offer (at least) free beer and wine on international flights. American Airlines, for example, recently expanded its free alcohol selection on certain routes.

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Canned goods are fine to fly in a checked bag, but they are usually subject to TSA's 3-1-1 rule. This can be a big problem because most cans are more than 3.4 ounces and they would require additional screening. It's best to check it or ship it home.

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In addition, Mika Bulmash, founder and CEO of Wine for the World in New York, says to make sure that the suitcase's contents are full enough so that the bottle doesn't hit the side of your suitcase; it may break due to the impact.

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Each passenger may carry liquids, gels and aerosols in travel-size containers that are 3.4 ounces or100 milliliters. Each passenger is limited to one quart-size bag of liquids, gels and aerosols.

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Carbonated beverages are allowed in checked bags, but they may explode due to changes in air pressure. Carbonated beverages are not allowed in carry-on luggage because bottles and cans are larger than 3.4 ounces.

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The short answer is yes, airport scanners can detect alcohol.

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