AA is Increasing Cost Of Alcoholic Drinks In Economy 1 Oct 2018
Sep 26, 2018, 11:16 am
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This brings up an interesting topic. I think most are aware that it's not technically illegal to bring these onto a plane, you just have to comply with TSA liquid screening/rules. It is however illegal to consume any alcohol not served to you by airline staff. In the old days, you could hand your bottle to the staff, ask them to mix it/pour it/whatever, and they "serve" it back to you - 100% legal.
Sep 26, 2018, 11:24 am
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Very practical. I can get ~8 mini's in a ziplock bag, fully TSA compliant. It'll get you through an overnight flight. TSA has never had an issue with it.
Sep 26, 2018, 11:54 am
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Unlike a seat or even bags you do not need a drink to fly (well yes if you are a hardcore alcoholic, but that's not AA's issue). So if AA wants to charge a premium let them. Its why beers are something like $10-$12 at a ballgame. Its still cheaper than airport bars.
Sep 26, 2018, 12:01 pm
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Unlike a seat or even bags you do not need a drink to fly (well yes if you are a hardcore alcoholic, but that's not AA's issue). So if AA wants to charge a premium let them. Its why beers are something like $10-$12 at a ballgame. Its still cheaper than airport bars.
Sep 26, 2018, 11:56 pm
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Sep 27, 2018, 6:28 am
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Sep 27, 2018, 2:13 pm
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If I remember correctly, I believe JetBlue will usually serve you your own alcohol to you as a matter of policy.
https://help.jetblue.com/SRVS/CGI-BI...ase=obj(382307)
https://help.jetblue.com/SRVS/CGI-BI...ase=obj(382307)
Sep 27, 2018, 5:50 pm
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I flew American in F PHX to DEN and return and was not even offered PDB. This airline seems cheap and I am not surprised they are raising prices. More reasons to stick to Delta and PMUA which offer better service. I havent been charged in PMUA coach for alcohol for my last 10 flights. AA has always charged and even in F given awful service. Hope they improve the wine with the price increase!