Specifically two 10pk of the 50Ml plastic whisky bottles to Mexico ?

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You can carry on alcohol purchased in duty free but you can't open it in flight.

In your checked luggage you can usually bring up to 2.25L or so depending on the country. I don't know what Mexico's limits are.

Yeah I'm not talking about consuming on plane.
Just keeping it in carryon or checked luggage till we get there

03ki11erAG said:

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We did this on our trip to Cancun two years ago. Flight attendant noticed it before we landed and told us we weren't allowed to drink because like a bar tender they're supposed to keep track of drinks served to customers. Never said it was illegal. That was it. So I guess he more discreet.

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We tried this once. We were told it is illegal, and that if caught, both the airline and us could incur up to a $10,000 fine from the FAA

that's why you get smashed BEFORE boarding.

SkiMo said:

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Curious as to why you wanna bring small bottles but not use them on the plane?

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Party favors

Is this only international? We've taken the little bottles of liquor on our flights and drank on domestic flights without issue.

SkiMo said:

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Curious as to why you wanna bring small bottles but not use them on the plane?

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Make a mixed drink in the terminal before boarding...

histag10 said:

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03ki11erAG said:

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We did this on our trip to Cancun two years ago. Flight attendant noticed it before we landed and told us we weren't allowed to drink because like a bar tender they're supposed to keep track of drinks served to customers. Never said it was illegal. That was it. So I guess he more discreet.

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We tried this once. We were told it is illegal, and that if caught, both the airline and us could incur up to a $10,000 fine from the FAA

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Just looked it up and yes it's illegal. Couldn't find anyone prosecuted for it so I imagine it's one of those Jay Walking laws.

https://thepointsguy.com/2017/09/illegal-drink-own-alcohol-airplane/

This answers all of your questions.

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121.575 Alcoholic beverages.

(a) No person may drink any alcoholic beverage aboard an aircraft unless the certificate holder operating the aircraft has served that beverage to him.

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In fact, according to the TSA

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Travelers may carry as many 3.4 ounce bottles of liquid (mini bottles of liquor are 1.7 ounces) that fit comfortably in one, quart sized, clear plastic, zip-top bag. Comfortable means that the bag will seal without busting at the seams. One bag is permitted per passenger.

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And apparently you can drink your own alcohol on JetBlue if you present it to the flight attendant and let them serve it to you.

03ki11erAG said:

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We did this on our trip to Cancun two years ago. Flight attendant noticed it before we landed and told us we weren't allowed to drink because like a bar tender they're supposed to keep track of drinks served to customers. Never said it was illegal. That was it. So I guess he more discreet.

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Wife and I also got our wrists slapped in a Southwest flight. Weren't told that out was illegal, just not allowed. We assumed it was a company policy. I've done it multiple times since, just been more discreet about.

Though I appreciate your love for alcohol, that move saves no money and is probably more expensive. Might as well just buy your drinks on the plane.

As mentioned before, bringing the little bottles from home is where it's at.

Edit: Oops, reading your post again, you said lounge (with complimentary drinks presumably) not bar. Well played!

I always carry on the same liquor that the airline serves so that if they do notice me pouring it, maybe they'll assume another flight attendant gave it to me. United serves Buffalo Trace so that's what I carry on.

Like someone else said- If you want a cocktail just mix it in a soda or juice bottle before getting on and ask for a cup of ice from then FA.

The premixed old fashioned that United is selling now isn't half bad, for a premixed drink.

SkiMo said:

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Curious as to why you wanna bring small bottles but not use them on the plane?

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They age better in the plastic. The ultimate small batch bourbon.

Experienced this last week. Wrist slap on a southwest flight over a shooter bottle of rum I mixed into my coke they served me.

Just don't get caught. Still not sure it's "really" a problem. Just keep the empty bottles in your carry on bag and don't get caught. No one the wiser.