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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 7:31 am
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Originally Posted by IAHtraveler
Why don't airlines have to follow local rules regarding alcohol? For example, many states prohibit alcohol serving before certain times (esp. on Sundays).
States have tried to enforce state alcohol rules on airlines. See the following:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/art...s_flights.html

And the Appeals Court ruling yesterday (December 3, 2010) overturning the decision: http://www.newser.com/article/d9jsrq...o-flights.html
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