[Private Jet Trivia] Can you bring wine on board? But what is the reason why 'pouring it yourself is a no-go'?
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Here is a slightly surprising story from within the private jet industry. 🍷✨
When watching overseas private jet videos and the like,
"Bringing your own wine is okay, but pouring it yourself is prohibited"
is something you might hear.
Actually, this is not entirely a matter of etiquette, but is said to bea perspective primarily leaning toward the United States (FAA rules).🇺🇸✈️
✈️ What is the FAA?
The FAA stands for
Federal Aviation Administration.
It is
the agency that manages aviation safety and flight rules in the United States, covering:
・Airlines
・Charter operations
・Pilot qualifications
・In-flight safety
・Alcohol consumption management
and other factors have a significant impact on the aviation industry as a whole.
🍷 Why is it not allowed to pour it yourself?
Especially in American charter operations (Part 135),
✔️ So the crew can keep track of how much a passenger has consumed
✔️ To prevent issues with intoxicated passengers
✔️ To clarify who provided the alcohol
✔️ Issues regarding safety management and legal liability
are said to be the reasons for this.
Therefore,
🍾 Bringing wine is okay
↓
👩✈️ However, the crew must serve it
is how it is handled in some cases.
🌍 However, this is not a universal rule
This is quite important.
This is
strictly a perspective from American operators and FAA culture
and,
not all private jet companies around the world operate the same way.
For example,
・European operators
・Privately owned aircraft (owner-operated)
・Differences in operational models
depending on these,
"Please, help yourself🍷"
cases like this also commonly exist.
✨The meaning as a 'high-end service' too
In reality,
・Wine temperature control
・Glass selection
・Safety during turbulence
・Service presentation
including these,
a 'luxury in-flight experience'
is also provided as part of the service.
It is quite different from regular airlines,
a world unique to private jets✨
🌍 Concierge Japan & Co.
The private jet industry is also a world
where rules and culture differ significantly by country.
At Concierge Japan & Co.,
we will continue to share information about the overseas aviation industry and
the latest information regarding private jets✈️
Motoko | Founder
Concierge Japan & Co.
✉️ concierge@mtk-ea.com
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