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Alcoholic beverages

Alcoholic beverages placed in checked baggage must adhere to the following size restrictions and package guidelines.

For all alcoholic beverages:

  • When placed in checked baggage, glass bottles must be in a Styrofoam-type insert that is molded to the shape of the bottle and completely encloses the bottle
  • Customs regulations outside the U.S. may have additional alcohol transport restrictions

Proofs of alcohol vary. The guidelines for the varied proofs of alcohol are as followed:

Alcoholic beverages- less than 24 percent by volume (48 proof)

  • Includes most beer and wine
  • No limit on amount that can be accepted

Alcoholic beverages- 24 to 70 percent by volume (48 - 140 proof)

  • Covers most alcoholic beverages
  • Limited to 5 liters (1.3 gallons) per passenger

Alcoholic beverages more than 70 percent by volume (140 proof) are not permitted onboard the aircraft.

Carry-on guidelines
Until further notice, TSA restrictions for carry-on baggage still apply.

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