Originally Posted by
AS Flyer
Air carriers are not governed by the same liquor rules that apply in a particular state, they are governed by the DOT. This Flight Attendant was making up some crazy nonsense, or probably heard someone else say it and just went with it. It's embarrassing. Please write the company so somebody can let her know what the actual policy and service standard is.
Agreed.
Airlines do not have to abide by state liquor laws as their business falls under interstate commerce. A liquor license is needed for purchasing, not serving, alcohol -- which for Alaska probably is WA, AK, CA, and maybe NV.
Precedent for this was established after US Airways called New Mexico's bluff after the state banned US from using its airspace for over serving a passenger.