CX alcohol policy
Mar 28, 2017, 11:26 am
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CX alcohol policy
I'm not 18 yet -- but I lied and said I was, and managed to get a few glasses of champagne down (in J class).
Halfway through the flight the purser came over and told me that since this (HKG-JFK) is a U.S. flight, I had to be 21. I didn't want to push the lie even further, so I stopped drinking
1) What is CX's alcohol policy? I mean, I wasn't even aware that CX had any alcohol policy on any flight, 18+ or 21+ (to U.S.), at all. When I was 10 I flew YVR-HKG as an unaccompanied minor in Y class and asked for a glass (well, plastic cup really) of cabernet. FA looked at me like
and decided to serve me anyway, just to get the Y meal service over with.
2) Does U.S. have any federal law, or FAA regulation, regarding alcohol service on flights? I am under the impression that alcohol age minimums in the U.S. are a mishmash of various state laws strung together by the threat of cut federal funding.
Halfway through the flight the purser came over and told me that since this (HKG-JFK) is a U.S. flight, I had to be 21. I didn't want to push the lie even further, so I stopped drinking
1) What is CX's alcohol policy? I mean, I wasn't even aware that CX had any alcohol policy on any flight, 18+ or 21+ (to U.S.), at all. When I was 10 I flew YVR-HKG as an unaccompanied minor in Y class and asked for a glass (well, plastic cup really) of cabernet. FA looked at me like
and decided to serve me anyway, just to get the Y meal service over with.2) Does U.S. have any federal law, or FAA regulation, regarding alcohol service on flights? I am under the impression that alcohol age minimums in the U.S. are a mishmash of various state laws strung together by the threat of cut federal funding.
Mar 28, 2017, 11:33 am
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I'm not 18 yet -- but I lied and said I was, and managed to get a few glasses of champagne down (in J class).
Halfway through the flight the purser came over and told me that since this (HKG-JFK) is a U.S. flight, I had to be 21. I didn't want to push the lie even further, so I stopped drinking
1) What is CX's alcohol policy? I mean, I wasn't even aware that CX had any alcohol policy on any flight, 18+ or 21+ (to U.S.), at all. When I was 10 I flew YVR-HKG as an unaccompanied minor in Y class and asked for a glass (well, plastic cup really) of cabernet. FA looked at me like and decided to serve me anyway, just to get the Y meal service over with.
2) Does U.S. have any federal law, or FAA regulation, regarding alcohol service on flights? I am under the impression that alcohol age minimums in the U.S. are a mishmash of various state laws strung together by the threat of cut federal funding.
Halfway through the flight the purser came over and told me that since this (HKG-JFK) is a U.S. flight, I had to be 21. I didn't want to push the lie even further, so I stopped drinking
1) What is CX's alcohol policy? I mean, I wasn't even aware that CX had any alcohol policy on any flight, 18+ or 21+ (to U.S.), at all. When I was 10 I flew YVR-HKG as an unaccompanied minor in Y class and asked for a glass (well, plastic cup really) of cabernet. FA looked at me like
and decided to serve me anyway, just to get the Y meal service over with.2) Does U.S. have any federal law, or FAA regulation, regarding alcohol service on flights? I am under the impression that alcohol age minimums in the U.S. are a mishmash of various state laws strung together by the threat of cut federal funding.
Oddly, in J or F, the FAs always suggest a glass of bubbly or recommend a wine pairing even though they know I'm underaged (for the US).
Mar 28, 2017, 12:54 pm
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I'm not 18 yet -- but I lied and said I was, and managed to get a few glasses of champagne down (in J class).
Halfway through the flight the purser came over and told me that since this (HKG-JFK) is a U.S. flight, I had to be 21. I didn't want to push the lie even further, so I stopped drinking
1) What is CX's alcohol policy? I mean, I wasn't even aware that CX had any alcohol policy on any flight, 18+ or 21+ (to U.S.), at all. When I was 10 I flew YVR-HKG as an unaccompanied minor in Y class and asked for a glass (well, plastic cup really) of cabernet. FA looked at me like and decided to serve me anyway, just to get the Y meal service over with.
2) Does U.S. have any federal law, or FAA regulation, regarding alcohol service on flights? I am under the impression that alcohol age minimums in the U.S. are a mishmash of various state laws strung together by the threat of cut federal funding.
Halfway through the flight the purser came over and told me that since this (HKG-JFK) is a U.S. flight, I had to be 21. I didn't want to push the lie even further, so I stopped drinking
1) What is CX's alcohol policy? I mean, I wasn't even aware that CX had any alcohol policy on any flight, 18+ or 21+ (to U.S.), at all. When I was 10 I flew YVR-HKG as an unaccompanied minor in Y class and asked for a glass (well, plastic cup really) of cabernet. FA looked at me like
and decided to serve me anyway, just to get the Y meal service over with.2) Does U.S. have any federal law, or FAA regulation, regarding alcohol service on flights? I am under the impression that alcohol age minimums in the U.S. are a mishmash of various state laws strung together by the threat of cut federal funding.
Mar 28, 2017, 6:56 pm
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It could also be because the Purser could actually see OP's birthday on the iPad, instead of making a direct challenge to OP's claim that he is 18, they simply "invented" a new rule to get him from drinking any further.
Mar 29, 2017, 12:13 am
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CX's official policy is 18+.
Don't lie to the FAs about your age if under 18 as they could get into trouble for serving you. Your need to sip champagne (illegally) isn't worth jeopardising their future promotions/career.
Don't lie to the FAs about your age if under 18 as they could get into trouble for serving you. Your need to sip champagne (illegally) isn't worth jeopardising their future promotions/career.
Mar 29, 2017, 12:48 am
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1) What is CX's alcohol policy? I mean, I wasn't even aware that CX had any alcohol policy on any flight, 18+ or 21+ (to U.S.), at all. When I was 10 I flew YVR-HKG as an unaccompanied minor in Y class and asked for a glass (well, plastic cup really) of cabernet. FA looked at me like and decided to serve me anyway, just to get the Y meal service over with.
and decided to serve me anyway, just to get the Y meal service over with.
Mar 29, 2017, 12:53 am
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Cx aside, The official line in the hk law is not to *sell* alcoholic beverages to minors. To serve would not be restricted. Yet I have a feeling buying beers in supermarket is ok too (unlike selling tobaco products).
Mar 29, 2017, 1:58 am
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I have never ever been carded on all of my HKG-US/US-HKG flights in CX J. Not once.
[helmet mode] based crew BS again? Was it 830? [/]
[helmet mode] based crew BS again? Was it 830? [/]
Mar 29, 2017, 4:13 am
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In fact - serving alcohol to minors is a ground for summary dismissal and further criminal prosecution (Yes - it is a crime).
Actually no - the law does prohibit both sale and consumption.
Mar 29, 2017, 4:53 am
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no restrictions in other retailers anyhow
Mar 29, 2017, 5:02 am
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Interesting, did you have any issues getting into the lounges ....?
Where you traveling unaccompanied , i know with my son (17) when he travels with EK the crew are more then willing to give him the wine menu and even serve him "adult grape juice " all flight long , but won't even let him in the lounge as they are terrified he we drink a bottle of vodka and get hammered somewhere in the lounge ! While i do not mind my son having a drink or two as i know he can handle it and will not take it too far , he says if the crew do not give him a wine menu then that is his indication to stick to soft drinks , if the crew proactively offer him a wine menu then it is all chocks away ! When he travel with me he has no problems , but has said that only once in EK F did the Purser indicate that will be his last drink while sipping the pre departure champagne ....
Not sure with CX/KA , but will let you know when he travels with them soon what his experience is ...
Where you traveling unaccompanied , i know with my son (17) when he travels with EK the crew are more then willing to give him the wine menu and even serve him "adult grape juice " all flight long , but won't even let him in the lounge as they are terrified he we drink a bottle of vodka and get hammered somewhere in the lounge ! While i do not mind my son having a drink or two as i know he can handle it and will not take it too far , he says if the crew do not give him a wine menu then that is his indication to stick to soft drinks , if the crew proactively offer him a wine menu then it is all chocks away ! When he travel with me he has no problems , but has said that only once in EK F did the Purser indicate that will be his last drink while sipping the pre departure champagne ....
Not sure with CX/KA , but will let you know when he travels with them soon what his experience is ...
Mar 29, 2017, 7:18 am
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Mar 29, 2017, 7:22 am
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I wonder if you look young plus you might have seemed to be drinking at a high velocity made the crew come up with a "reason" to stop serving you?