AA · United States · updated 2026-06-01
American Airlines duty-free liquid rules
Sealed duty-free liquids bought airside can travel in the American Airlines cabin above 100 ml, as long as they stay inside the tamper-evident bag (STEB) with the receipt visible. Open the bag before your final destination — or connect through an airport that re-screens — and the bottle can be confiscated.
What to know before you pack
- International duty-free liquids in the STEB with receipt are allowed on connecting flights.
- Alcohol over 70% ABV cannot fly at all. Between 24% and 70% ABV you may carry up to 5 litres per person, in checked baggage.
- Duty-free purchases still have to fit within your cabin bag allowance on space and weight.
American Airlines cabin bag at a glance
Personal item: 45 × 35 × 20 cm
Overhead bag: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
Frequently asked
Can I take duty-free alcohol on board American Airlines?
Yes, if it stays sealed in the STEB with the receipt. American Airlines does not allow you to drink your own alcohol on board — cabin crew serve any drinks during the flight.
Does duty-free survive a connection on American Airlines?
Within the UK/EU a sealed STEB is normally accepted through transfer security. On connections via non-EU airports the bag may be re-screened or refused, so consider checking the bottle into hold luggage instead.
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Sources
- American Airlines carry-on — checked 2026-06-01