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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 10:20 am
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darrenfinan
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Drinking Age?
I'm flying 1st class from london to osaka in september with EK and was wondering will i be able to drink alcohol as i am only 18?
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 11:02 am
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You shouldn't have any issues.
Having said that, note that a baby scotch for example at 33,000 feet is equivalent to a full glass at sea level. So take it easy, and enjoy moderatly
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 11:19 am
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I'll second moderation. A flight hangover hurts on the noggin' twice as hard. (speaking from experience here )

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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 2:21 am
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Since 16 in J I have not been refused/IDed. Emirates was no exception.
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 2:25 am
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I am 19, but look quite a bit younger. The EK FA's always hesitate because they don't know whether or not to give me a wine list. I don't really mind though as I don't drink

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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 2:42 am
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Originally Posted by sadiqhassan
I am 19, but look quite a bit younger. The EK FA's always hesitate because they don't know whether or not to give me a wine list. I don't really mind though as I don't drink

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Sadiq, did you get my pm?
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 3:44 am
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16s pretty young, Im 15 and would just feel a bit awkward having an adult offer me a drink with no hard feelings
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 6:11 am
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Thanks for the replies. i Flew biz class with continental last week and the FA asked on boarding whether i would like a coke or sprite. no way was she going to give me champagne .
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 8:14 am
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Originally Posted by jetsetkiwi
16s pretty young, Im 15 and would just feel a bit awkward having an adult offer me a drink with no hard feelings
Under British Law you can drink at 16 as long as you do not pay for it. Otherwise its 18.
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