No alcohol until out of state from BDL
Feb 19, 2017, 7:53 pm
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No alcohol until out of state from BDL
BDL to CLT, not a long ordeal, but it made for an interesting discussion during preflight drinks. I was at the back of the new First, row 2.
I am not familiar with this, though the crew said it happens from time to time. They said New Mexico is another location it happens (ABQ).
anyone else? they used a bunch of legalish words based around liability.
But also said it gets lifted quickly in most cases.
I am not familiar with this, though the crew said it happens from time to time. They said New Mexico is another location it happens (ABQ).
anyone else? they used a bunch of legalish words based around liability.
But also said it gets lifted quickly in most cases.
Feb 19, 2017, 7:59 pm
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Well CT is one of the more puritanical states, only allowing alcohol sales on Sundays in the last 3-4 years. I thought there was a convention about after takeoff some generic regs governed vs those of the state you might be passing over. Otherwise it could be like driving on the interstate where the speed limit changes from place to place. Yes you can have a drink now, wait now no you can't.
Feb 19, 2017, 8:14 pm
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Last I looked (and this is old) this was the case:
So, it kinda follows, in a way.
Nothing listed from that time on ABQ, only Texas
) BDL: The only Domestic station that doesn't allow liquor to be sold or served on the ground at all.
Nothing listed from that time on ABQ, only Texas
Feb 19, 2017, 9:40 pm
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Feb 19, 2017, 9:43 pm
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The old US lounge at BDL didn't seem to have any obvious restrictions on alcohol.
More recently, including about a half year ago, I've never had DL FAs not be willing to serve adult PDBs on the ground at BDL. My most recent BDL departure would have been on a Sunday afternoon.
More recently, including about a half year ago, I've never had DL FAs not be willing to serve adult PDBs on the ground at BDL. My most recent BDL departure would have been on a Sunday afternoon.
Feb 19, 2017, 11:23 pm
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The old US lounge at BDL didn't seem to have any obvious restrictions on alcohol.
More recently, including about a half year ago, I've never had DL FAs not be willing to serve adult PDBs on the ground at BDL. My most recent BDL departure would have been on a Sunday afternoon.
More recently, including about a half year ago, I've never had DL FAs not be willing to serve adult PDBs on the ground at BDL. My most recent BDL departure would have been on a Sunday afternoon.
Feb 19, 2017, 11:27 pm
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I don't think I've ever been near BDL in the morning, so my remarks all apply to afternoon and early evening regardless of the day of the week.
Feb 19, 2017, 11:45 pm
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Well CT is one of the more puritanical states, only allowing alcohol sales on Sundays in the last 3-4 years. I thought there was a convention about after takeoff some generic regs governed vs those of the state you might be passing over. Otherwise it could be like driving on the interstate where the speed limit changes from place to place. Yes you can have a drink now, wait now no you can't.
The liquor and beer stores were closed on Sundays
Feb 20, 2017, 2:40 am
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You're correct, was quite some time ago:
http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/trave...w-mexico_x.htm
http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/trave...w-mexico_x.htm
It was overturned at the circuit court. However both agreed to dismiss before the district court ruled again following the circuit ruling. I think NM knew they would likely lose, but US didn't want the cost of possible appeal to SCOTUS.
Feb 20, 2017, 5:55 am
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As I mentioned , this is over a year old, so FWIW:
1) BDL: The only Domestic station that doesn't allow liquor to be sold or served on the ground at all.
2) Texas:
a) Liquor may not be sold or served on the ground prior to noon on Sundays.
b) May not be sold or served on the ground Mon - Sat between midnight and 7am.
3) Canada, Mexico, Caribbean:
a) Liquor carts must remain sealed while aircraft is on the ground.
b) F liquor cart can be opened once customer boarding has begun, but only to access non-alcoholic PDB's.
2) Texas:
a) Liquor may not be sold or served on the ground prior to noon on Sundays.
b) May not be sold or served on the ground Mon - Sat between midnight and 7am.
3) Canada, Mexico, Caribbean:
a) Liquor carts must remain sealed while aircraft is on the ground.
b) F liquor cart can be opened once customer boarding has begun, but only to access non-alcoholic PDB's.
Feb 20, 2017, 10:57 am
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But, again, probably has been lifted, I'd have to assume.