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Posted on June 23, 2009 | Category: Articles
Thinking about having a few drinks on board? Before you travel, here are some of the most common questions answered for you about airlines and alcohol.
Why is it recommended I don’t drink on the airplane?
A lot of people recommend not indulging while you’re traveling because the pressurized dry cabin air of an airplane causes dehydration. Because alcohol also causes dehydration, it’s said to seemingly double in strength and be absorbed more quickly into your body. This could be a good or bad thing, depending on how you look at it! In my opinion having a drink or two on board is harmless as long as you know your (half) limit and drink plenty of water as well.
How much do alcoholic drinks usually cost?
Beer, wine, and alcoholic cocktails are priced from $5-$7 depending on the airline. Here is a breakdown by most common airlines:
Southwest, Midwest, Frontier, Jet Blue, and American Airlines are $5
AirTran, Spirit, and Alaska Airlines are $6
Delta and U.S. Airways are $7
What can I order on a plane?
Every airline has a variety of soda and juices available that can be used for cocktails. Everything from ginger ale to cranberry juice, and even bloody mary mix.
Here are a breakdown of some of the most common airline’s spirits and beer selections:
Frontier:
Beer: Coors, Coors Light, Heineken, Molson, and New Castle.
Spirits: Admiral Nelson’s Rum, Beefeater Gin, Canadian Mist, Chivas Regal Scotch,Finlandia Vodka, Amaretto, Salvador’s Margarita, St. Brendan’s Irish Cream, Jack Daniels Black Label, Kahlua , Amarula, and Courvoisier VSOP.
Wine: Premium Merlot and Premium Chardonnay
U.S. Airway:
Beer: Budweiser , Heineken, and Bud Light
Spirits: Finlandia Vodka, Jack Daniels Whiskey, Tanqueray Gin, Bacardi Silver Rum, Glenlivet Scotch, and Baileys Irish Cream
Wine: Ask about available wines.
Southwest:
Beer: Bud Light, Bud Select, Miller Lite, and Heineken
Spirits: Dewar’s Scotch, Jack Daniel’s, Wild Turkey, Tanqueray Gin, Bacardi Rum, Baileys Irish Cream, Finlandia Vodka, and Canadian Club Reserve
Wine: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
Alaska Airlines:
Beer: Alaskan Amber, Miller Light, and Budweiser
Spirits: Bacardi Rum, Jose Cuervo Tequila, Glenlivet, Tanqueray Gin, Finlandia Vodka, Jack Daniel’s Black Label, Seagram’s Crown Royal, Bailey’s Irish Cream, and Courvoisier Cognac.
Wines: Ask about available wines.
Do I have to tip the flight attendant?
Nope! Airlines deem it unnecessary, which is understandable because they don’t rely on tips like waiters. Of course, being tipped is always greatly appreciated and may result in stronger drinks and better service. They aren’t allowed to accept on the first offer though, but if you insist most will probable accept.
Do they only accept cash?
It used to be that airlines only accepted cash, but now a lot of them only accept credit cards. To be on the safe side I always carry both anyways, but if you need to know, the information may be available on the website of the airline you’re flying on.
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