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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