Delta Alcohol Policy in J
Jan 26, 2015, 9:38 pm
#31
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I do not know about Saudi Arabia though I do know if your flight enters Iranian airspace it must be removed, and can only be served once leaving. i.e. Arriving in Iran once your in the border no alcohol, and when leaving no alcohol until your out of the country. I believe this extends to just merely being in their airspace.
Jan 26, 2015, 9:56 pm
#32
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It was a mistake for the OP and I find DL (like most US based airlines) guards what's on the carts like they are carrying the crown jewels.
That being said I don't agree with the interpretation that many of you have indicated with the above rule.
In my opinion what the rule is getting at is PAX can't BYOB. Which is why I think I've had a similar experience with foreign airlines and self service snack and alcohol bars (typically wine and Sake) that other posters have indicated.
No person may drink any alcoholic beverage aboard an aircraft unless the certificate holder operating the aircraft has served that beverage to him.
In my opinion what the rule is getting at is PAX can't BYOB. Which is why I think I've had a similar experience with foreign airlines and self service snack and alcohol bars (typically wine and Sake) that other posters have indicated.
Jan 26, 2015, 11:23 pm
#33
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So if I come to your workplace and I start doing something that could get you reprimanded or fired by your manager, you're going to be totally calm and polite to me, right?
Jan 26, 2015, 11:40 pm
#34
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Jan 26, 2015, 11:52 pm
#35
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You make good points and thank you for expanding on the topic. I suppose it's more of the social stigma that concerns me. I've never cared for beer or wine and I don't like getting the puzzled looks when I order a vodka and club soda when out to dinner with friends.
Jan 26, 2015, 11:58 pm
#36
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That is a ridiculous statemen, that was simply not the case here. AND at my company - if you were to talk to a customer that way - you bet you are going to be reprimanded for ThAt!
Jan 27, 2015, 11:34 pm
#37
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It's far from ridiculous. It seems to be a regular occurrence that a flight is diverted or some passenger physically restrained because they're drunk & unruly. In those situations, you don't think that an FA wouldn't be reprimanded or fired if they knew the person had been around the cart handling alcohol? While the OP wasn't drunk at the time, there's no way the FA could have known he wouldn't be later.
Neither you nor I were witness to the event, so the OP's opinion of "rude" behavior by the FA is subject to speculation and you can't knowingly declare anything "was simply not the case here". While it's probable that the FA could have been nicer in the situation, it's certainly understandable that she might be a little upset by a passenger who appears to assume that they can help themselves.
Neither you nor I were witness to the event, so the OP's opinion of "rude" behavior by the FA is subject to speculation and you can't knowingly declare anything "was simply not the case here". While it's probable that the FA could have been nicer in the situation, it's certainly understandable that she might be a little upset by a passenger who appears to assume that they can help themselves.