Alaska Airlines Cuts Preflight Booze in First Class

Alaska Airlines has eliminated preflight alcoholic beverages for first-class passengers, a standard perk on other carriers.

The new policy took effect Aug. 1. The change was made to align the policies of Alaska and merger partner Virgin America, according to Alaska spokeswoman Ann Johnson.

Alaska bought Virgin America in 2016 and officially combined the airlines earlier this year, eliminating the Virgin America brand.

Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2018/08/22/alaska-airlines-eliminates-pre-flight-alcoholic-beverages-first-class/1060625002/