Originally Posted by
bart889
Was once flying business class YEG-DEN at about 0600. The woman behind decided to have a gin and tonic for her pre-takeoff drink. At 5:45 am. Which, I am pretty sure, is in violation of Alberta liquor laws. Not like an inspector is going to fine anybody, though, I imagine.
Not an expert on Canadian province-level liquor laws, but there are usually exceptions in local laws like this for long-haul airplanes, trains, and boats; they don't necessarily have to be in motion yet for the exceptions to apply.
Lounges in airports are a different matter.