BA Lounge access 16 year old
Jun 13, 2019, 3:01 pm
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This was mentioned on either the DL or AA boards recently where club bar tenders will card everyone even if they know you because it is state law to card and there are mystery shoppers who check that carding takes place and the bar tender could lose their job if they don't
And a few years ago I was in a the bar and my neighbour was carded (as I was) and jokingly asked if the bar tender would even card his own mother and the answer came back 'yes and she'd report me if I didn't'!
And a few years ago I was in a the bar and my neighbour was carded (as I was) and jokingly asked if the bar tender would even card his own mother and the answer came back 'yes and she'd report me if I didn't'!
That happening tends to put a damper on your trade.
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Jun 13, 2019, 6:54 pm
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This was mentioned on either the DL or AA boards recently where club bar tenders will card everyone even if they know you because it is state law to card and there are mystery shoppers who check that carding takes place and the bar tender could lose their job if they don't
And a few years ago I was in a the bar and my neighbour was carded (as I was) and jokingly asked if the bar tender would even card his own mother and the answer came back 'yes and she'd report me if I didn't'!
And a few years ago I was in a the bar and my neighbour was carded (as I was) and jokingly asked if the bar tender would even card his own mother and the answer came back 'yes and she'd report me if I didn't'!
Jun 14, 2019, 3:33 am
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I recommend that kids travel with SWISS, where drinking age is 16.
Jokes asside, is this a problem anywhere else than the US and the UK? The extreme alcohol aversion never ceases to amaze me in those 2 countries. Considering binge drinking is rife, it doesn't seem to be a winning strategy.
Jokes asside, is this a problem anywhere else than the US and the UK? The extreme alcohol aversion never ceases to amaze me in those 2 countries. Considering binge drinking is rife, it doesn't seem to be a winning strategy.
Jun 14, 2019, 8:02 am
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Aug 22, 2019, 1:49 pm
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Oct 9, 2021, 7:40 pm
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Depends on the airport. Don't even think about it in the USA, the walls of civilisation will surely tumble. However at Kennedy T7 they may get a CCR invite instead. Other places may or may not be more relaxed about it, depending on the perceived maturity of the passenger.
Oct 9, 2021, 10:11 pm
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Depends how old he looks and how he dresses, if he has status it helps. I would bet on being turned away however.
Oct 9, 2021, 10:20 pm
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Oct 10, 2021, 12:39 am
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Welcome to Flyertalk and welcome to the BA forum oscar777. It's good to see you here and I hope you will continue to participate here.
Oct 12, 2021, 9:23 am
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My 16 year old travelled JFK-LHR a month ago in CW by himself and he was directed to the CCR at JFK. Not sure about the policy at LHR.
Oct 12, 2021, 10:04 am
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If he has status he could invite an "adult" found somewhere in the terminal to accompany him as a guest.
Oct 13, 2021, 5:56 am
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In the US, I remember someone being asked for proof of identification when asking for a Heineken 0.0 somewhere, although, it might depend on the local laws of the US state.
Some states, even ID you if you are seating in the vicinity of a bar despite consuming alcohol or not. ( Eg. Washington State )
Some states, even ID you if you are seating in the vicinity of a bar despite consuming alcohol or not. ( Eg. Washington State )
Oct 13, 2021, 7:46 am
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Cool, thanks for the replies. I'm not overly worried about it. It would just be having a beer or a glass of vino with dinner anyway then we'll be off to sleep as it's an 11pm departure. We've got a flight out of T3 about a week after his birthday, so we'll be paying the Cathay Lounge a visit. 
Anyway, as others have said, there shouldn't be any issues raised anyway, but good to know.
I remember very well 'selling' alcohol at age 16 when I was working on the tills at Tesco many years ago
GOV.UK
Oct 13, 2021, 10:26 am
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Of course, in UK law a 16 or 17 year old "can drink (but not buy) beer, wine or cider with a meal." if accompanied by an adult.
Anyway, as others have said, there shouldn't be any issues raised anyway, but good to know.
I remember very well 'selling' alcohol at age 16 when I was working on the tills at Tesco many years ago
GOV.UK
Anyway, as others have said, there shouldn't be any issues raised anyway, but good to know.
I remember very well 'selling' alcohol at age 16 when I was working on the tills at Tesco many years ago
GOV.UK