"The TSA gives the green light to bottles in checked bags, with fine print: "Alcoholic beverages with more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol are limited in checked bags to 5 liters (1.3 gallons) per passenger and must be in unopened retail packaging." Anything under 24% ABV (most wines and beers) has no quantity limit in checked luggage, so your craft brew haul is technically fair game."
"You're technically allowed to check fizzy drinks, but proceed with extreme caution. While modern cargo holds are pressurized, meaning a properly sealed Champagne bottle shouldn't spontaneously burst, rough baggage handling is another story. One hard knock turns your suitcase into a sticky supernova. If you insist on transporting that special sparkling wine, double-protect it: first in a sealed plastic bag, then nestled firmly in your case's center with plenty of padding."
Alcohol can be carried in luggage under TSA rules with specific limits for strength: beverages over 24% but no more than 70% ABV are limited to 5 liters per passenger in checked bags and must remain in unopened retail packaging. Drinks under 24% ABV have no checked-bag quantity limit. Sparkling or carbonated beverages risk popping from rough handling despite pressurized holds, so double-protect them in sealed plastic and center them with padding or keep them in a carry-on if purchased duty-free. Wrap bottles in bubble wrap or clothing to cushion against impacts and prevent leaks.
Read at Conde Nast Traveler
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