Alcohol on a Plane...with special circumstances?

Question

Alright, so I'm 20 years old (underage) and I am flying to Ohio in about a month. I wish to pack a 1 Liter bottle of alcohol (195 proof) in my luggage (not on a carry-on). Is this legal? I've heard that alcohol over 100 proof is not allowed, but will the airline know this? I could just rip off the label or pour it into a water bottle. By the way, this alcohol is clear.

Answer 1

you are under age regardless it is sealed and not in a carry on. it is by law in your possesion and you are a minor so, no you can not have it on the airplane. yes it is illegal to carry over 100 proof on a plane. it is a flameable liquid and can be explosive.

Answer 2

I traveled back from Japan with a suit case full of fireworks once and got pulled aside because I had hairspray in my bag.  Don't mind the explosives guys...  I've also traveled to and from Ohio (it's where I live) with a flask on several occasion without anybody batting an eye.  I think it has more to do with how ambitious the security feels on any given day.

I wouldn't worry about it but be prepared to lose the bottle just in case.

Answer 3

Regardless of whether or not you get away with it or how you package it or whatever, the answer to your first question is NO it's not legal.  Not that I care about underage drinking, but possession of alcohol by people under 21 IS NOT LEGAL anywhere in the United States.  Idiotic and wrong, but true.

Answer 4

it is legal.but why do you not wait until you are 21.and maybe try to drink somethign less damaging-if u must drink!?

Answer 5

That'll be perfectly fine in your bag as LONG as it is sealed (un-opened) with the label in tact to insure that you didn't replace the alcohol with gasoline for example...  

I've flown across the country with a bottle of rum and razor blades in my luggate (also not carry on).

You'll be fine.

Good luck,

Answer 6

You're a minor, you're not allowed to carry liquor under any circumstances. And sure as h**l not moonshine-strength. At that point it becomes a fire hazard. And trying to hide it will only get you into even more trouble with the TSA than just being a numbnut minor trying to sneak liqour.