UK Airlines Enforce Strict Alcohol Rules for Passengers
Jet2, EasyJet and British Airways hit flight passengers with '70%' rule

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UK airlines Jet2, British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair, and TUI are enforcing strict regulations on carrying alcohol over 70% ABV. Passengers are allowed to bring drinks between 24% and 70% ABV, limited to five litres. Travelers are advised to check labels on spirits purchased abroad.
- 01Passengers cannot carry alcoholic beverages exceeding 70% ABV in hand or checked baggage.
- 02Alcoholic drinks between 24% and 70% ABV are allowed, limited to five litres per passenger.
- 03High-strength alcohol poses a greater safety risk due to its flammability.
- 04Jet2, British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair, and TUI all adhere to these regulations.
- 05Travelers should verify the ABV of spirits bought abroad to avoid confiscation.
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As summer travel approaches, UK airlines including Jet2, British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair, and TUI are reminding passengers of strict alcohol regulations. Under UK aviation rules, passengers cannot carry alcoholic beverages with an alcohol by volume (ABV) exceeding 70% in either hand or checked baggage. Alcoholic drinks with an ABV between 24% and 70% are permitted, but limited to a maximum of five litres per passenger in retail packaging. Some high-proof spirits, such as certain overproof rums and grain alcohols, can exceed the 70% limit, posing a risk of confiscation at security. The UK Civil Aviation Authority has implemented these rules due to the increased flammability of high-strength alcohol. Airlines explicitly state that compliance with these regulations is essential for safety. Passengers are urged to check the ABV on labels of spirits purchased abroad to prevent issues during travel. This precaution is particularly important for holidaymakers returning to the UK with local spirits.
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Travelers may face confiscation of spirits purchased abroad if they exceed the alcohol limit.
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