Booze at airports

[NotAllThere]

I was surprised at Gatwick on Sunday. They're not allowed to serve neat spirits. Only with mixers or ice.

I understand the rationale, but how long has this been a thing?

It's a bit odd though since I can get a bottle of spirits from duty free.

[WTFH]

I was surprised at Gatwick on Sunday. They're not allowed to serve neat spirits. Only with mixers or ice.

I understand the rationale, but how long has this been a thing?

It's a bit odd though since I can get a bottle of spirits from duty free.

Last time I was there, I had no problem getting a measure of rum in the BA lounge.

Which lounge were you in?

I mean, you were in a lounge, weren't you?

[sadkingbilly]

Last time I was there, I had no problem getting a measure of rum in the BA lounge.

Which lounge were you in?

I mean, you were in a lounge, weren't you?

yeh, the Tim Martin frequent flyers lounge

[sadkingbilly]

That's the one!

By the time I'd have got to the lounge - it'd've been time to leave for my gate.I tend to only use lounges if I get there really early, or I want to freshen up after a flight, or I've a gap between planes.

Although I remember using the Swiss lounge at Zürich - frankly it was so noisy I'd have preferred to have been with the plebs.

I won't use the bourgoise lounges on principle.
lounges? - we don't use lounges!
we don' need no steenking lounges.

[sadkingbilly]

and as for Zurich, - those stupid cow noises in the tramways? - FFS!

[Paddy]

I was surprised at Gatwick on Sunday. They're not allowed to serve neat spirits. Only with mixers or ice.

I understand the rationale, but how long has this been a thing?

It's a bit odd though since I can get a bottle of spirits from duty free.

Whatever the excuse, the Temperance Movement is deeply influential in government policy, this includes increasing tax, restricting sales and pushing for zero alcohol consumption.

[SueEllen]

Whatever the excuse, the Temperance Movement is deeply influential in government policy, this includes increasing tax, restricting sales and pushing for zero alcohol consumption.

You've clearly missed WHO's recommendations.

[Paddy]

You've clearly missed WHO's recommendations.

I wouldn't take any notice from Rodger Daltrey

[WTFH]

I wouldn't take any notice from Rodger Daltrey

He suggested I substitute my coke for gin.

[ladymuck]

Him what runs Ryanair was blathering on about how airports should restrict people to two drinks. However, someone noticed a changed in the on board service offering which may imply they simply said that to drive sales on board...