EasyJet and Virgin Atlantic have banned the selling of alcohol on all flights to limit the amount of contact between passengers and crew in new health and safety measures. British Airways will keep selling it on long-haul flights but not on short-haul ones.
EasyJet have said that their in-flight drinks will be limited to a glass of water, which passengers will have to request from cabin crew. Food service has also been temporarily suspended.
Virgin Atlantic will also stop selling beers, wines, spirits and cocktails when long-haul flights resume on 20 July and has ‘simplified’ its on-board dining options, with economy passengers served three course meals in pre-prepared boxes.
British Airways has also banned alcohol from its short-haul economy flights, with refreshments limited to a complimentary bottle of water with biscuits, pretzels or crisps. However, alcohol will continue to be offered on long-haul flights and in business class.
