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2. AVIATION ALCOHOL POLICIESThe service of alcohol on board an aircraft depends on the local regulations of each State(Country), the individual airline policy and in some cases the specific destination or route flown.There are currently no global Standards for the safe alcohol service on board aircraft. However, anumber of Countries have implemented regulations or policies on this topic. Certain States(Countries) prohibit the consumption or import of alcohol, and this would be reflected in theairline’s policies or the State’s (Country’s) regulations which results in an alcohol-free portion ofthe flight. Each airline policy will differ as applicable to local and/or State (Country) regulations.IATA recommends that airlines develop policies and procedures for cabin crew related to theservice of alcohol on board, recognizing intoxicated passengers and dealing with intoxicatedpassengers. Some examples of how certain States (Countries) have addressed the safe service ofalcohol on board include:United States – The Federal Aviation Administration (US FAA), Regulation 8900, Volume 3,Chapter 33, Cabin Safety and Flight Attendant Management, Section 6 – Operations, Cabin Safety,Service of alcoholic beverages1, requires airlines to have adequate procedures outlining thespecific duties of crew members related to disturbances caused on board related to alcohol, forexample “…procedures to handle disturbances that may occur involving the service of alcoholicbeverages; procedures regarding the removal of a passenger who appears to be intoxicated; andprocedures to handle passengers who may have brought their own alcoholic beverages onboard”.The FAA InFO 13013 of December 20132also informs air operators of the requirement to providecabin crew with training regarding serving alcohol to passengers, recognizing intoxicatedpassengers, and dealing with disruptive passengers.Canada – Transport Canada’s Advisory Circular (AC) No. 700-010, Guide for ImplementingRegulations Regarding Unruly Passengers and Incidents of Interference with a Crew Member,Section 4.2, Procedures3 mentions that the service of alcohol should be carried out reasonablyand responsibly, and for airlines to consider providing training to raise employee awareness onthe effects of alcohol to prevent unruly passenger incidents.Australia – All employees engaged in the sale or service of alcohol in an Australian licensedpremise must successfully complete a Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate course, as per theNational Alcohol Strategy4. Cabin crew candidates for Australian carriers must also hold thiscertificate in order to obtain employment with an airline.
