What is the maximum proof of alcohol on a plane?

PackSafe - Alcoholic Beverages Must be in unopened retail packagings. Beverages containing more than 70% alcohol (more than 140 proof) are forbidden in carry-on and checked baggage. Tip: Alcoholic beverages containing 24% or less alcohol by volume are not restricted as hazardous materials.



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If you are packing beer, wine, or liquor in your checked luggage, it's a good idea to pad the bottles themselves. You can accomplish this by wrapping them in newspaper, bubble wrap, or even clothing like pants or sweaters. Padding the bottles will help protect them against impact and accident while in transport.

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Alcohol over 140 proof Even if it's decanted into tiny bottles, any booze over 140 proof (that's 70 percent alcohol) is banned from carry-on bags. But we have to admit, skipping the Everclear and high-octane Puerto Rican rum on a flight seems like a smart move for a variety of reasons.

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The TSA's liquid limit for carry-ons—known as the 3-1-1 rule—allows travelers to pack liquids, aerosols, gels, creams, and pastes under 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) in their carry-on bags. Passengers are allowed up to one quart-sized bag per person, or roughly nine 3.4-ounce containers in a single quart-sized bag.

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We allow alcohol in checked luggage under the following conditions: Alcohol (wine and liquor) must be in the original unopened container with the manufacturer's label when transported as checked baggage. The maximum quantity of liquor that may be transported in or as checked baggage is five liters per Customer.

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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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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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