Does British Airways serve alcohol to 18 year olds?


Does British Airways serve alcohol to 18 year olds? Airlines typically adhere to legal drinking laws of the flag they carry… For example, American Airlines will adhere to US legal drinking age of 21, while British Airways will serve patrons who are at least 18 years old.


Can an 18 year old order alcohol on a plane?

The FAA doesn't police in-flight drinking, but airlines certainly do and typically follow the laws of the country in which they're based. For travelers, that means no matter the drinking age of the country you're in or over or en route to a U.S.-based airline won't serve alcohol to any passenger under 21.


Does British Airways serve alcohol?

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Why is alcohol served on airlines?

the #1 reason airlines serve booze is that they make money on it. A cocktail on United Airlines is running $7-$8 these days. I have been flying only domestically for the last year or so so I'm not taking flights longer than five hours, but I've seen economy class passengers buy five or six drinks during that time.


Do flight attendants check ID for drinks?

In theory the answer is yes, but that does not mean no laws apply. 'The law of the nation where the airline is registered applies on board the aircraft. Although most aviation rules are very similar internationally. '


How do you ask a flight attendant for a drink?

It depends where you're seated “If the in-flight service is over, and the passenger is seated at the window or in the center seat, they can ring the call button anytime,” says New York flight attendant Linda Newman. “If you're in the aisle seat, you're welcome to come to the back and ask [for what you need].”


Can I take my own food on a British Airways flight?

You can take solid foods like sandwiches, biscuits, fruit, nuts, etc. on board but the same restrictions for liquids apply to liquid foods, e.g. drinks, soups, sauces, jam or jelly (see guidance above). Be aware that there are no facilities to warm or refrigerate anything that you bring onboard.


Can you leave a 16 year old home alone for a week UK?

The law does not say an age when you can leave a child on their own, but it's an offence to leave a child alone if it places them at risk. Use your judgement on how mature your child is before you decide to leave them alone, for example at home or in a car.


How old is the drinking age on international flights?

The FAA doesn't police in-flight drinking, but airlines certainly do and typically follow the laws of the country in which they're based. For travelers, that means no matter the drinking age of the country you're in or over or en route to a U.S.-based airline won't serve alcohol to any passenger under 21.