Drinking in airports?

[Jolt]

I can't say I've ever gone to the bar and had a drink in the airport--usually if I am flying somewhere it's in the morning so it's just not a time that it would appeal to me. The one time I drank the glass of wine on a transatlantic flight it gave me quite a buzz...and it really wasn't that pleasant. Apparently alcohol hits a lot harder at 35,000 feet. It didn't do that much to help me relax and sleep on the plane either like I thought it would, even despite the fact that I had also taken a Benadryl at the beginning of the flight to try and help with that (which it really didn't). The moral of the story is that I think on future flights I'll steer clear of any alcohol. I'd rather be in full possession of my faculties in that situation anyway in case there's an emergency...I think that's part of why I didn't like how the glass of wine made me feel on that flight.

[macski]

I fly frequently for work - usually at least twice a month. I have access to the Business Class lounge with all the free wine, beer or spirits I could possibly want yet I never have an alcoholic drink. I get slightly airsick (have never vomited but feel ill) and alcohol just makes it worse. I also don't have the alcohol on the plane. It's a shame really - such a wasted opportunity.

[OakLeaf]

such a wasted opportunity.

I'm reminded of the time I was on a full flight, and the flight attendants were re-arranging people so a family with small children could sit together. As compensation for changing my seat, they offered me a free drink. Never mind I would've declined it anyway, but it was 10:30 in the morning!

[GLC1968]

I don't drink in airports or on airplanes. I'm WAY to prone to motion-sickness that alcohol would only make it worse. I made that mistake on a cruise ship once...never again!

My brother can't even drink within 24 hours of a flight - not even one. Of course, he's the pilot, so it makes sense.