Overheard from FR In F to DTW to YYZ - Toronto
Sep 22, 2017, 11:20 pm
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The good FAs out of YYZ will take drink orders during the "dry" PDB service and serve them once airborne the the "ding" is sounded
Sep 22, 2017, 11:50 pm
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I have never had a problem getting a PDB (Booze) from Canada on DL or any other carrier in FC. Ever.
I sure have not been "cut off" flying from the USA into Canada, once we cross the border.
That is the beauty of Canada. ^^^ "Our" friends North.
Sep 23, 2017, 12:21 am
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No big deal, but if you have that law I would like to see it.
I have never had a problem getting a PDB (Booze) from Canada on DL or any other carrier in FC. Ever.
I sure have not been "cut off" flying from the USA into Canada, once we cross the border.
That is the beauty of Canada. ^^^ "Our" friends North.
I have never had a problem getting a PDB (Booze) from Canada on DL or any other carrier in FC. Ever.
I sure have not been "cut off" flying from the USA into Canada, once we cross the border.
That is the beauty of Canada. ^^^ "Our" friends North.
Sep 23, 2017, 6:50 am
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Sep 23, 2017, 5:00 pm
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No big deal, but if you have that law I would like to see it.
I have never had a problem getting a PDB (Booze) from Canada on DL or any other carrier in FC. Ever.
I sure have not been "cut off" flying from the USA into Canada, once we cross the border.
That is the beauty of Canada. ^^^ "Our" friends North.
I have never had a problem getting a PDB (Booze) from Canada on DL or any other carrier in FC. Ever.
I sure have not been "cut off" flying from the USA into Canada, once we cross the border.
That is the beauty of Canada. ^^^ "Our" friends North.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...lowed-yyz.html
Predeparture Beverages in Canada
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Sep 23, 2017, 5:49 pm
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No big deal, but if you have that law I would like to see it.
I have never had a problem getting a PDB (Booze) from Canada on DL or any other carrier in FC. Ever.
I sure have not been "cut off" flying from the USA into Canada, once we cross the border.
That is the beauty of Canada. ^^^ "Our" friends North.
I have never had a problem getting a PDB (Booze) from Canada on DL or any other carrier in FC. Ever.
I sure have not been "cut off" flying from the USA into Canada, once we cross the border.
That is the beauty of Canada. ^^^ "Our" friends North.
Basically it comes down to if the airline is buying locally (and thus paying taxes) or flying in their alcohol to use on return (and thus not paying taxes).
Note this only applies on the ground. In air the local liquor laws/taxes aren't an issue.
Sep 24, 2017, 7:57 am
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It depends on the province and if the carrier buys alcohol for the flight or brings it in with them. AC will of course have bought everything locally and thus taxes paid. DL OTOH bought it in the US. Thus no Canadian taxes paid, thus can't serve on ground.
Basically it comes down to if the airline is buying locally (and thus paying taxes) or flying in their alcohol to use on return (and thus not paying taxes).
Note this only applies on the ground. In air the local liquor laws/taxes aren't an issue.
Basically it comes down to if the airline is buying locally (and thus paying taxes) or flying in their alcohol to use on return (and thus not paying taxes).
Note this only applies on the ground. In air the local liquor laws/taxes aren't an issue.
Sep 24, 2017, 8:17 am
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I suspect it's more complicated than that. If the duties/tax treatment are similar to what individuals are subjected to, I would assume the tax exemption would only apply to international flights and that alcohol on domestic flights (even if consumed while in the air) may still be subject to taxation.
Sep 24, 2017, 8:28 am
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I suspect it's more complicated than that. If the duties/tax treatment are similar to what individuals are subjected to, I would assume the tax exemption would only apply to international flights and that alcohol on domestic flights (even if consumed while in the air) may still be subject to taxation.
Sep 24, 2017, 9:00 am
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They had to buy it in Canada. International treaties allow it to be served in air on international flights. However they had to pay it when they bought it in Canada. Just like US carrier would pay US taxes. As long as in air, they don't have to comply with other countries taxes. On the ground they do.
Sep 24, 2017, 9:17 am
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Shhhhhh! We can't let the non-DMs know about the ultra-secret YYZ SyClub.
If everyone gets in, they'd have to take out the teleport-you-directly-to-your-seat service, and just drive us to our planes in a luxury SUV like some kind of La Premiere plebeian!
Pearls = Clutched.
If everyone gets in, they'd have to take out the teleport-you-directly-to-your-seat service, and just drive us to our planes in a luxury SUV like some kind of La Premiere plebeian!
Pearls = Clutched.
Sep 24, 2017, 9:24 am
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Shhhhhh! We can't let the non-DMs know about the ultra-secret YYZ SyClub.
If everyone gets in, they'd have to take out the teleport-you-directly-to-your-seat service, and just drive us to our planes in a luxury SUV like some kind of La Premiere plebeian!
Pearls = Clutched.
If everyone gets in, they'd have to take out the teleport-you-directly-to-your-seat service, and just drive us to our planes in a luxury SUV like some kind of La Premiere plebeian!
Pearls = Clutched.
Sep 24, 2017, 9:58 am
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They had to buy it in Canada. International treaties allow it to be served in air on international flights. However they had to pay it when they bought it in Canada. Just like US carrier would pay US taxes. As long as in air, they don't have to comply with other countries taxes. On the ground they do.