TSA Warns Against Consumers Your Own Alcohol on Flights

We're officially in the midst of summer travel season, which means that you might soon be flying for some highly anticipated vacation time that might include some alcoholic beverages. But before you fly, the TSA has some guidance on what you can bring and what you can consume.

In a social media post this week, the TSA offered a bit of clarification on whether or not passengers are permitted to bring their own alcohol on the plane.

While it is actually permitted in carry-on baggage in small amounts, that doesn't mean that passengers are actually allowed to drink their own alcohol while aboard the plane.

"Can you pack mini liquor bottles in your mini liquids bag? Yes, but don't forget... FAA rules prohibit consuming alcohol on the plane unless it is served by a flight attendant," the TSA wrote in a social media post on X.

The TSA specifically notes that "mini liquor bottles" are allowed on board. That is because the liquor bottles must comply with the TSA's 3-1-1 rule.

The "3-1-1" liquids rule allows all passengers to bring one quart-sized, clear, resealable bag that contains liquids, gels, and aerosols. Each container within the bag can hold no more than 3.4 ounces of liquids, gels, or aerosols. This means that an individual bottle of alcohol cannot exceed 3.4 ounces, which would limit passengers to mini liquor bottles.

So if you do choose to bring your alcohol on the flight, that's perfectly permissible. But remember to wait until you reach your final destination before actually consuming it