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US Airways To Stop Serving Alcohol on New Mexico Flights, For Now
On November 11, Dan Papst had some drinks while aboard a US Airways flight. When he de-planed, he swung by a convenience store and bought beer. Soon after, he was involved in a fatal drunk driving accident, which killed five members of one family as well as Papst, himself. Tests revealed Papst had a BAC four times the state's legal limit for driving.
After an investigation revealed the airline did not have a liquor license, New Mexico's Regulation and Licensing Department ordered the airline to stop serving alcohol on flights to or from the state. According to Ed Lopez, superintendent of the Department, the lack of a license means the airline is engaging in bootlegging. The airline has about two weeks to notify state regulators that it has stopped serving alcohol, at which point it may apply for a liquor license. In the meantime, grape juice is the hardest thing US Airways is going to be serving.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
EmilyM Feb 26th 2009 2:15PM
"It is unfortunate the incident occured in Mexico"
The incident DID NOT occur in MEXICO.
It occured in 5th largest state in the US!
It's called NEW MEXICO.
Daniel Lamb Feb 3rd 2007 11:08AM
first off, it is not bootlegging because if you are flying, there is no way to be paying whatever state you are in. which is why when you fly 1st class, the drinks are free and they can serve them while you are still at the gate, and coach doesnt because they have to pay for it, until they are in flight. dont believe me read a law book. my dad is also an airline pilot and im working on my pilots licence too.
frequent flyer Nov 27th 2007 12:48AM
I am a frequent flier of US Airways. I have found this Airline to be one of the finest, if not the finest of any U.S. Carrier. Everytime I fly US Airways, I experience only first class service, regardless of the flight route or service offered. The airline has employed supreme professionals who take pride in their work regardless of working conditions or pay. It is unfortunate the incident occured in Mexico, but US Airways cannot be held accountable for the behavior of grown adults. Alcohol can affect people in different ways, some can handle it and some cannot, but does this require a Major carrier like US Airways to discontinue alcohol beverage service to satisfied paying customers who wish to drink alcohol on thier flights. Let's be for real, the real problem lies within the immature behavior of adults. I know for a fact US Airways has a liqour license and they are authorized to serve drinks...maybe not anymore in Mexico...but in other areas of the U.S. I love US Airways and will continue to fly them, as my carrier of choice...Thanks to all the professionals who make US Airways... the Airline of Choice...You really know how to FLY!!!
captain Jan 9th 2009 9:30AM
I have to disagree with you. I fly US Air several times a year and I find them pretty much on par with others, although I have found the most rude flight attendants on US Air flights. Given a choice, I always choose some other carrier.