Can I Bring Alcoholic beverages on a Plane to United States?

Alcoholic beverages

Alcoholic beverages

Restrictions Apply

Special Rules Apply

According to TSA guidelines, check with your airline before bringing any alcohol beverages on board. FAA regulations prohibit travelers from consuming alcohol on board an aircraft unless served by a flight attendant.  Additionally, Flight Attendants are not permitted to serve a passenger who is intoxicated. Alcoholic beverages with more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol are limited in checked bags to 5 liters (1.3 gallons) per passenger and must be in unopened retail packaging. Alcoholic beverages with 24% alcohol or less are not subject to limitations in checked bags.  Mini bottles of alcohol in carry-on must be able to comfortably fit into a single quart-sized bag. For more information, see FAA regulation: 49 CFR 175.10(a)(4).

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Under 3.4oz (100ml)

Allowed in carry-on

Over 3.4oz (100ml)

Must go in checked bag

Checked Baggage

Allowed in any size

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