Need liquor to fly? Some US airlines stop serving alcohol on flights due to COVID-19

Some U.S. airlines will stop serving alcohol on flights to prevent the spread of coronavirus on airplanes, media outlets report.

American, Southwest and Delta are among the airlines that will restrict or suspend serving alcohol, Consumer Affairs reported. The new policy is intended to limit interaction between flight attendants and passengers, according to the news outlet.

The alcohol policy varies among airlines.

Delta won’t serve alcohol on domestic flights, but passengers will be able to partake on international flights, CNN reported.

Meanwhile, American will keep serving alcohol to first-class passengers and during international flights, the news outlet reported. However, the company says passengers in the main cabin won’t get liquor, beer or wine on flights shorter than 2,200 miles.

Southwest has been providing cans of water and straws on flights longer than 250 miles, while service on all other flights is suspended.

United is serving alcohol but only in sealed beverages. Poured alcohol is no longer available.

JetBlue has stopped serving beer, wine and liquor products for purchase on flights.

Alaska Airlines has ended beverage service on flights less than 350 miles. Alcohol on longer flights is reserved for premium- and first-class passengers.

This story was originally published June 16, 2020 at 2:49 PM.