BYO on Domestic Flights
Aug 13, 2014, 8:12 pm
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BYO on Domestic Flights
They sell cans in the many shops past security at most airports in japan. Is it perfectly acceptable to BYO and serve yourself. I think I even saw some small bottles of the generic Yamazaki also...not any of the aged stuff. The 300mls or so.
I know being lit up is an issue as the funny JAl videos show about the same.
Just wondered if it was ok to do the same. I know it is fine to crack open a can in the terminal while waiting for your flight.
I know being lit up is an issue as the funny JAl videos show about the same.
Just wondered if it was ok to do the same. I know it is fine to crack open a can in the terminal while waiting for your flight.
Aug 14, 2014, 5:42 am
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Yep, no issues at all. In fact, Japanese airlines require (or at least strongly encourage) you to bring alcoholic beverages onboard rather than check them in your luggage.
Aug 14, 2014, 6:32 am
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i just did not know if you could crack open your own. this is useful information.
Aug 14, 2014, 11:25 am
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Could not help think that a stunt like that in many other parts of the world would equal instant arrest.
Aug 14, 2014, 3:11 pm
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I have never flown ANA premium class. I expect that they serve alcohol up front? Not sure why economy is bone dry; they could probably make some money selling beer, but I guess the idea is to keep simple and not have to deal with paid transactions.
Aug 14, 2014, 6:15 pm
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thanks. i know that since when we had our bags x-ray'd before we checked in for a flight out of FUK, they asked us to take out our bottles of whiskey we have purchased at the Yamazaki distillery and we got worried that they would not allow them in our carry on....no problem...[so civilized...]
http://www.ana.co.jp/wws/japan/e/loc...oice/meal.html
Food and beverage in F is complimentary.
Aug 14, 2014, 6:55 pm
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I now realize why they sell beer at the shops. I honestly have not been to any airport in my travels that does that.
Aug 14, 2014, 11:31 pm
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Or just wave a whiff of the vapors from the top of the bottle at their nose and pronounce it "OK desu"...