Originally Posted by
sbm12
I've had a full case that weighs in at 48-49 pounds; no need to skip the last bottle in that case. And whiskey is OK to pack as well. The rule from the FAA is 140 proof for the cutoff at which point is becomes a hazardous material and unacceptable to check.
from the united site:
Alcoholic beverages- 24 to 70 percent by volume (48 - 140 proof)
* Covers most alcoholic beverages
* Limited to 5 liters (1.3 gallons) per passenger
that's 5/0.75 which equals..............6 or 7 bottles(from the UA site).