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Even as we adjust to the new normal of travel in the midst of a global pandemic, airlines are changing their policies to make it easier for crews to physically distance from passengers. One of the ways they are doing so is by limiting in-flight snack and beverage services. Unfortunately for you boozy travelers, alcohol will no longer be served in the main cabin. Which is obviously terrible, because flying during a pandemic means your anxiety levels will also be sky-high, and you won’t be able to order a cocktail to ease your nerves.



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But not to worry: There are ways around these restrictions.

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How have in-flight service policies changed?

If you’re flying internationally , you’ll be happy to know that there aren’t, for the most part, any new restrictions or limitations when it comes to alcohol service. However, domestic flights will operate under new rules, which differ slightly from carrier to carrier.

For more on drinking during the pandemic, check out the video below:

American Airlines

Within the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean flights, services will only include:

Biscoff cookies or pretzels

Non-alcoholic beverages

There will still be an in-flight meal served on flights between New York (JFK) and Los Angeles (LAX), as well as between JFK and San Francisco (SFO)—but no alcohol.

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Delta

In-flight services for U.S. domestic and international flights to Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean and Central America will only include:

Snacks

8.5 oz bottled water

No meals nor alcohol will be served.

JetBlue

There will be no in-flight food and beverage purchases allowed on JetBlue’s flights. According to their website:

To minimize physical transactions and service touchpoints, we’ve temporarily replaced our snack baskets and beverage service with a pre-sealed snack and beverage bag. We will not have any buy-onboard products like beer, wine, or liquor, EatUp Boxes, EatUp Café, pillows, blankets and earbuds.

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Southwest

On flights over 250 miles, Southwest will only be serving canned water with a straw and snack mix “when available.” For any other flight, in-flight service is completely suspended.

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Bring Your Own Booze

As we have previously reported, you can bring your own booze on any flight. and that’s still the case. The TSA allows passengers to bring liquids onboard as long as they are within the 3.4 oz or smaller safety requirements and are placed in a clear plastic bag (1 quart size). Allowable liquids aren’t limited to hand sanitizers and toiletries—you can also bring alcohol.

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If you want to BYOB, make sure your beverage of choice is between 24% and 70% Alcohol By Volume (ABV) or 48-140 proof. Beer and wines tend to meet this standard easily, but be careful with your hard liquors. The TSA does caution all passengers traveling with alcohol to “leave the bathtub brew at home”: Alcohol over 70% ABV or 140-proof will not be allowed in your carry-on or checked bags.

Source: Lifehacker.com

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