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Old Apr 23rd, 2001, 05:11 AM
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Are Alcoholic Drinks Still Free On International Flights?
I am wondering if alcoholic drinks are still free on International Flights? A friend who flew U.S. Air recently said that they are now charging for all alcoholic drinks regardless of domestic/international destinations. Anyone know?
 
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Old Apr 23rd, 2001, 05:19 AM
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Flew coach on international flights w/British Air and Quantas and received complimentary wine with dinner, etc. Didn't ask for mixed drink or anything.
 
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Old Apr 23rd, 2001, 05:26 AM
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All drinks are free from wine to Kahlua. On USAirways to Paris last month.
 
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Old Apr 23rd, 2001, 05:30 AM
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On BA they are certainly still free on Trans-Atlantic flights, but not necessarily within Europe
 
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Old Apr 23rd, 2001, 06:11 AM
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Swissair provided me free wine and other drinks with my meal.
 
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Old Apr 23rd, 2001, 06:21 AM
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KLM from Memphis to Amsterdam and return offered complementary beer, cognac, wine, whiskey and Bailey's Irish Cream in coach.
 
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Old Apr 23rd, 2001, 07:04 AM
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What about Air France?
 
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Old Apr 23rd, 2001, 07:20 AM
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Thanks to all who responded. I like to tip a few back while I'm flying to ease my nerves and I'm glad to hear that I will still be able to do so free of charge.
 
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Old Apr 23rd, 2001, 07:38 AM
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Nothing is free.Everybody pays for the alcohol, including those who don't drink. <BR>This probably grates with Moslems, Hindus, non-drinkers and other weird people like me who can actually travel sober.
 
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Old Apr 23rd, 2001, 07:47 AM
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United and Air France offer free drinks to and from Paris. <BR> <BR>
 
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Old Apr 23rd, 2001, 08:20 AM
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amanda
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Flew Virgin Atlantic in March and got free cocktails before dinner, wine with dinner and cordials after dinner.
 
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Old Apr 23rd, 2001, 08:30 AM
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Polish LOT also offers free cocktails and other Alcoholic Drinks (wine beer cordials etc) before dinner, and with dinner. <BR>
 
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Old Apr 23rd, 2001, 08:41 AM
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Free drinks on USAir from Paris March 26.
 
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Old Apr 23rd, 2001, 08:59 AM
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<BR>On Air France the drinks are free but the watery ice cubes cost a fortune.
 
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Old Apr 23rd, 2001, 09:08 AM
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"Watery" ice cubes? Just when you think you've seen it all in this forum, someone proves you wrong.
 
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Old Apr 23rd, 2001, 09:08 AM
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Delta int'l flights, alcohol was free. (Last month)
 
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Old Apr 23rd, 2001, 09:19 AM
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aitch-two: <BR>LOL!!!
 
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Old Apr 23rd, 2001, 12:30 PM
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Mark
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Drink up! <BR>All US to Europe destinations are free until the last drop is served. <BR>
 
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Old Apr 23rd, 2001, 03:23 PM
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Although Northwest charges for drinks, all mine were free when I flew International to London last month due to a short delay. Good luck to you on your trip! <BR> <BR>Mary C
 
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Old Apr 23rd, 2001, 07:33 PM
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What about TWA?
 
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