THE Transportation Security Administration had a stark reminder for flyers around this time of year.
The government agency tweeted a National Tequila Day post on Thursday, telling travelers: Keep the party off the plane.
The agency said that flight attendants are not allowed to serve intoxicated flyers[/caption]
The department is looking to get rid of multiple rules to make traveling easier[/caption]
“Flight Attendants are the only ones who can serve alcohol on a flight,” TSA wrote, along with a beer emoji.
“Please treat officers + airline staff with respect. They’re working hard to keep you safe!”
TSA tells travelers that they should always check with their airline before boarding with alcohol.
The Federal Aviation Administration does not allow passengers to drink onboard unless it is served by a flight attendant, too.
If flyers do want to bring alcohol on their trip with them, the specifications must follow this:
“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.”
For a carry-on, mini bottles have to fit into one quart-sized bag, the agency says.
“Additionally, Flight Attendants are not permitted to serve a passenger who is intoxicated.”
The department has rapidly changed since Donald Trump’s inauguration in January when it was handed over to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Just weeks ago, it removed the widely-hated shoes-off rule for domestic flights and is looking to cut more.
“We’re working to see what we can do to make the traveling experience much better and more hospitable for individuals, but also still keep safety standards,” Noem said earlier this month.
“Hopefully the future of an airport, where I’m looking to go, is that you walk in the door with your carry-on suitcase, you walk through a scanner, and go right to your flight.”
The agency has also been referring to this time period as “the Golden Age of Travel.“
Foods that are banned and allowed on flights
THERE are strict rules travelers have to follow when going through airport security checkpoints when it comes to food and drink.
Food and drinks that can be carried in both carry-on and checked in luggage:
- Baby food
- Bread
- Candy
- Cereal
- Cheese
- Chocolate (solid)
- Coffee
- Cooked meats
- Cookies
- Crackers
- Dried fruits
- Fresh eggs
- Gum
- Nuts
- Pies and cakes
- Pizza
- Protein powders
- Salt
- Sandwiches
- Snack bars
- Snacks
- Solid Foods
- Dry Spices
- Tea
Some foods and drinks must follow special instructions
- Travelers can carry baby formula products that weigh more than 3.4 ounces.
- Travelers cannot carry more than 3.4 ounces or 100ml of water in their carry-on luggage. This rule applies to other drinks and liquid products such as coffee and gravy.
- Canned foods must follow the 3-1-1 rule.
- Liquid chocolate products cannot weigh more than 3.4 ounces.
- Travelers might be asked to store cream cheese items in different bags ahead of being scanned.
- Travelers heading to the US from Hawaii cannot carry fresh fruit in their hand luggage.
Banned food and drink
- Alcoholic beverages over 140 proof
Source: TSA
“Thanks to our cutting-edge technological advancements and multi-layered security approach, we are confident we can implement this change while maintaining the highest security standards,” she said on the shoes-off rule.
“This initiative is just one of many the Trump administration is pursuing to usher in the President’s vision for a new Golden Age of American travel.”
A stipulation that could possibly be ending soon is the 3-1-1 rule, which regulates liquids, gels, creams, aerosols, and more in carry-on bags.
Noem hinted at the fact that the agency was looking into whether their scanners could do without the mandate.
“I will tell you — I mean the liquids — I’m questioning. So that may be the next big announcement is what size your liquids need to be,” Noem said at the Hill Nation Summit this month.
“We’re looking at, you know, our scanners.”
The Federal Aviation Administration made the alcohol rules for flights[/caption]
