Is drinking alcohol on airplanes bad for you?

Experts suggest caution before ordering an in-air beverage.
From The Times

July 25, 2024

A reader says that a cocktail or glass of wine helps them fall asleep on long flights, but asks: "Are there downsides to drinking on a plane?"

A miniature clear bottle of alcohol is poured into a plastic cup with ice and a lime. The cup sits on a napkin next to an empty blue miniature bottle of alcohol.

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