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Does British Airways serve free alcohol on international flights?

Most soft and alcoholic drinks are served on international flights. A meal is also served. This is a complimentary service, unlike short haul and domestic.



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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). In international premium cabins, a flight attendant will inform you of the available wine selections from our international premium cabin wine list.

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Basic fares are ideal when you want the lowest possible fare. You'll still have an allocated seat when you check in and it includes our generous hand baggage allowance. With Basic fares, you have the option of paying to add a checked bag, choose your seat, or other extras via Manage My Booking.

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Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic beverage selections vary by flight and cabin. 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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On a Dreamliner flight, meals and drinks are complimentary, so you'll enjoy a glass of wine with your in-flight meal as well as enjoying further beverages throughout the course of your flight.

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), you should drink about 250 ml of water per hour of flight time, or more if you feel thirsty. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and sugary drinks, as they can dehydrate you and disrupt your sleep cycle.

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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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That's fair enough, given Islamic cultures frown on alcohol consumption. Airlines that completely ban alcohol include Afriqiyah Airways, Air Arabia, Ariana Afghan, Biman Bangladesh, Iran Air, Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways, Mahan Air, Pakistan International Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines, and Tunisair.

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You can bring your own headphones or use the complimentary headsets we offer.

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Benefits of flying in premium economy on British Airways The main benefit of premium economy is the extra space. You get seven more inches of legroom than in economy, though seats are only one inch wider. Premium economy passengers also receive priority boarding and double the economy baggage allowance.

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British Airways is a British carrier. Frequent travelers give the airline an average rating of 7.3/10. This is above the general average . Over the last 12 months the rating has been trending upwards.

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You can take solid foods like sandwiches, biscuits, fruit, nuts, etc. on board but the same restrictions for liquids apply to liquid foods, e.g. drinks, soups, sauces, jam or jelly (see guidance above). Be aware that there are no facilities to warm or refrigerate anything that you bring onboard.

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For beer and wine under 24% ABV, there aren't any limitations on how much can travel in checked bags as long as it fits in your luggage. Anything over 70% ABV won't be permitted, but this would only apply to distillates and extremely hard liquor, not beer or wine.

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Alcoholic beverages with more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol are limited in checked bags to 5 liters (1.3 gallons) per passenger and must be in unopened retail packaging. Alcoholic beverages with 24% alcohol or less are not subject to limitations in checked bags.

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