Traveling with Alcohol: Carryon & Checked Bag Rules

How to Travel with Alcohol on a Plane: Rules and Guidelines for Carryon and Checked Luggage. The video is about carrying alcohol on a plane and the rules that need to be followed. One must be of legal drinking age to bring alcohol on board an aircraft. Alcohol must be in its original unopened container to be transported on the plane, whether carried on or checked in. There are limitations on the alcohol content in beverages taken on airplanes. The quantity of alcohol that can be taken on board an aircraft is limited by individual countries. Alcohol in carry-on luggage must meet the quantity restrictions for liquids, and duty-free alcohol purchased internationally can be carried on board inbound international flights to the United States. However, duty-free alcohol will be subject to the 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliter regulation for liquids in carry-on luggage for connecting flights within the United States. When packing alcohol in checked baggage, one must exercise caution and pad the bottles to protect them against damage. It is also recommended to wrap bottles in plastic bags to minimize the damage if the bottles break during the flight or while in transit.