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Is alcohol complimentary on planes?

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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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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A majority of airlines still serve alcohol, but may charge you for it, except in business and first class, where drinks are still included in the price of your ticket.

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While passengers are still allowed to bring most duty-free alcohol on the plane, as long as it is in a 3.4-ounce container or less, they can no longer take advantage of sipping on their purchase during the flight.

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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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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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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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Checked Bags: Yes 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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What airlines don't serve alcohol? Dry Airlines
  • Alcohol is not served on the following airlines: Saudi Arabian Airlines.
  • Egyptair.
  • Iran Air.
  • Royal Brunei Airlines.
  • Kuwait Airways.
  • Air Arabia.
  • Turkish Airlines (Domestic)
  • Iraqi Airways.


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Similar to how senior homes provide tranquillizers to their residents in order to make them easier to handle, airlines provide booze to their passengers is the widely accepted notion. Apart from that, airlines make money on alcohol, it serves as a calming agent and carries the same weight as coffee or tea.

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For carry-on you are limited to containers of 3.4oz or less that can fit comfortably in one quart-sized, clear, zip-top bag. If it's overflowing from the bag, that isn't comfortable. Please remember, one bag per passenger. For checked bags, there is no limit!

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Checked Bags: Yes Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags. Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible.

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Foods you can't pack in your carry-on
Think: creamy cheeses, liquid chocolate, liquid coffee, creamy dips and spreads, gravy, honey, hummus, ice cream, jam, jelly, juice, syrup, peanut butter, salad dressing, sauce, salsa, soda, soup and yogurt.

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You can bring up to five litres of alcohol with an alcohol volume between 24% and 70%. This can travel in your cabin bag if you purchased it in the airport duty-free shop, or you can pack in your checked baggage.

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Alcohol between 24% - 70% ABV (48 – 140 proof): For carry-on, same rules apply as above. You are limited to containers of 3.4oz or less that fit in your quart-sized bag. For checked bags you are limited to five liters per passenger.

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Food and beverage. World Traveller passengers receive complimentary food, including a starter, main course and dessert, plus cold, hot and alcoholic drinks. On longer flights, there is a second meal and mid-flight snacks. Children's meals are also available.

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On long-haul flights, many major airlines include a free hot meal and a heartier snack as well as soft drinks and some free alcoholic beverages in an economy class fare. Other carriers, especially low-cost airlines, charge economy passengers for all refreshments regardless of route length.

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