Originally Posted by
EmailKid
Don't know about soft drinks, but if what several FAs told me is UA policy, then this FA clearly broke protocol as ALCOHOLIC drinks are supposed to given already OPEN.
But I don't understand the concern about having an UNopened can

In thinking over my travel experience, I must admit I do not remember receiving an unopened can of anything -- but there have been occasional reports on FT of folks requesting and receiving unopened mini-liquor bottles.
So it is very believable the policy is no unopened cans/bottle which some FAs may have let slide. And other FAs may be strict enforcers.