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Apr 11, 2008 | 6:01 pm

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planeluvr

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Originally Posted by leahjewell

if anyone can find anything that indicates how much alcohol can be transported in checked baggage i would be most appreciative.

i did notice that ATA has indicated a lack of responsibility for pilferage of baggage...

it's a sad commentary on things when we accept as acceptable the act of pilferage and then don't have the courage to call it what it is....THEFT!

Here is United's Policy

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 Alcoholic beverages

Alcoholic beverages placed in checked baggage must adhere to the following 
size restrictions and package guidelines.

 

For all alcoholic beverages:

    * When placed in checked baggage, glass bottles must be in a 
Styrofoam-type insert that is molded to the shape of the bottle 
and completely encloses the bottle
    
* Customs regulations outside the U.S. may have additional alcohol 
transport restrictions

Proofs of alcohol vary. The guidelines for the varied proofs of alcohol 
are as followed: 

 

Alcoholic beverages – less than 24 percent by volume (48 proof)  

    * Includes most beer and wine
    * No limit on amount that can be accepted

Alcoholic beverages – 24 to 70 percent by volume (48 - 140 proof)

    * Covers most alcoholic beverages
    * Limited to 5 liters (1.3 gallons) per passenger

Alcoholic beverages more than 70 percent by volume (140 proof) are 
not permitted onboard the aircraft.

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