How many drinks can you order at once on a plane?

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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- 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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“Most flight attendants won't drink the tap water, coffee or tea,” she added, noting that caffeinated drinks also dehydrate you – another reason to avoid them while travelling. And before you put ice in your drink, think again. That is also often made using the very same tap water.

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This allows monitoring of consumption to avoid intoxication and irate, disruptive, or violent behaviors. For additional safety, flight attendants will not serve passengers if they already appear intoxicated during their flight.

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Airport security restrictions on liquids are primarily intended to prevent the smuggling of explosive materials onto aircraft. Liquids, including drinks, can potentially conceal explosives or other dangerous items.

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It should come as no surprise that the healthiest thing to drink on a plane is water, which also happens to be the healthiest thing to drink on land. Inside an airplane cabin, the air is extremely dry, putting you at heightened risk of dehydration. That can lead to nausea, headaches, and other unpleasant outcomes.

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As a caveat, she noted that drinks with too much acid (such as tomato juice or citrus juice) can result in an upset stomach or heartburn if you're susceptible to these issues. Grosskopf said that a bloody mary, gin and tonic, Moscow mule, and a mimosa are all “safe bets” on flights.

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All drinks with sugar, caffeine, or alcohol should be avoided to limit dehydration, and water should be the only drink choice during flights.

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The Five Most (Ridiculously) Expensive Champagnes Served On Planes…
  • #5 Dom Perignon 2006 – $169 A Bottle…
  • #4 Krug Grand Cuvee NV – $179 A Bottle…
  • #3 Pol Roger Cuvee Winston Churchill 2004 – $189 A Bottle…
  • #2 Dom Perignon “Plentitude” P2 1998 – $410 A Bottle…
  • #1 Salon “Cuvee S” 2002 – $420+ A Bottle…


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Credit/Debit - No Cash: Most airlines now have cashless cabins where payment for drinks or snacks will only be allowed by credit or debit card. As a reminder, alcoholic beverages are for adults 21 and older.

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