How To Take Wine On A Plane In Your Checked Luggage
NEWS
BY ROBERT HAYNES-PETERSON
Flying with wine and other alcohol can be stressful, especially when faced with ever-evolving TSA regulations. However, you can fly with wine if you know the proper procedures.
Full-sized bottles of spirits must be properly packed in your checked baggage. They can't be carried on board unless it's a recent duty-free purchase in the official packaging.
If the ABV is below 24%, pack as many as you like. However, spirits between 24% and 70% are limited to five liters per person, and spirits above 70% ABV cannot be checked.
Unopened minis under 100ml can go in your carry-on in a clear plastic bag, but drinking it is against the law. Check with your airline for additional regulations.
The easiest way to pack your wine bottle is wrapping it in clothing or towels. Even better is cardboard or inflated plastic packaging specifically designed for bottles.
