At $4 each, it's a good thing none of my 16 serial-numbered Complimentary "Continental Currency" coupons, Form OPP-2423, A-652, has an expiration date. "International" flights include the Pacific, too.

In order of posting:

anticipation:
Free Drinks? (20 Oct 2001)
http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43105

large number of posts (diverse subjects reflecting general topic heading):
"Enhancements" to international Y class (20 May 2002)
http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45675

large number of posts (all pertinent to clearly defined thread title):
No more free drinks in international coach (21 May 2002)
http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43231

probably didn't search before posting new thread:
Charging for Alcohol on transatlantic (23 May 2002)
http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43106