calm before the flight

Submitted by sean6869 t3_10w4ynx in pittsburgh

Does anyone know what time the bars open at the airport. I have an esrly flight on sunday and will need to calm down a little before airborne.

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xnick58 t1_j7l1gpm wrote

Save some cash and buy some minis today. Put them in your carry on and grab a mixer after going through security from the cvs. Find a quiet corner and pour up.

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Whos_Kiesling t1_j7l4dyi wrote

This! As long as you abide by the 3-1-1 rule, the TSA does not care if you bring alcohol through the checkpoints.

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probablybill t1_j7l7vsc wrote

True but don’t drink them on the plane.

FAA

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ChefGuru t1_j7lnxdt wrote

Don't get caught drinking them on the plane. [Wink]

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couplenippers t1_j7q6142 wrote

That link is for checked luggage bro, not carry on

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probablybill t1_j7r7gqt wrote

At the bottom.

"FAA regulations prohibit passengers from drinking alcohol on board the aircraft unless it is served by the air carrier."

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mandalorian222 t1_j7l3zdu wrote

With the caveat: taking this on the plane can get you in trouble with the federal government. So best bet is to enjoy it in the terminal.

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couplenippers t1_j7l7tgm wrote

No, I travel all the time, I have carried a dozen minis at a time through the TSA, getting caught drinking them on the plane is the problem, ironically as long as you get them from the flight attendants all good

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mandalorian222 t1_j7lb73v wrote

Which… is what I said.

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couplenippers t1_j7lburz wrote

No you said taking it on the plane bro

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mandalorian222 t1_j7lcwcj wrote

Yeah, take them and drink them in the airport. Don’t take them on the plane and consume them. Bro.

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couplenippers t1_j7l83ij wrote

The primary job of the TSA is to stop weapons from getting on the plane, 3 ounce or less bottles of anything are ok, regardless of how many

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mandalorian222 t1_j7lb2ym wrote

TSA doesn’t care about you transporting little bottles at all, you’re correct. FAs reinforcing federal laws after the last few years is another story. Taking bottles on a plane and opening them or taking any drink from the airport onto the plane is at your own risk.

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Kichard t1_j7odjb3 wrote

Any drink? Like alcoholic drink? Or even a coffee or water??

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couplenippers t1_j7l8wku wrote

This guy flies, minis are fine, rite aid is where I go, I have traveled with a dozen minis no problem, throw in a shampoo or conditioner for effect

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usskawaii t1_j7l6569 wrote

I believe The Club opens at 4:30AM, entry fee is $40 without priority pass though the drinks are free

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WholeTit t1_j7mmomb wrote

this is actually a great deal haha

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usskawaii t1_j7mymlm wrote

went there once as a buddy to someone with priority pass and tried to show the bartender my ID and she pushed it away and said “we don’t need your credit card, it’s all included”

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TheMountainHobbit t1_j7l1kds wrote

They used to say an airport what the only place you could get booze 24/7 but now that they have decimated PIT, it seems like nothing is open outside of peak hours. Last time I was there on a weekday everything closed at 8pm even though three fights were still headed out after that. Couldn’t even get a meal much less a drink.

Good luck

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mandalorian222 t1_j7l3ucc wrote

Early flight - lounges and bars open at 5 usually. You shouldn’t have any issues.

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RiffRockFan t1_j7lpbyg wrote

Flew in December at 6:30 AM or something and the Fridays was open and bustling when I got there.

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morbidhoagie t1_j7m92am wrote

Got in on my last flight at 1AM and wanted a Cinnabon. Place was closed. Fuckers. Give me my 1AM Cinnabon lol

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EmphasisFinal t1_j7lmi9w wrote

My flight Xanax is essential

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goldenalgae t1_j7m7xtj wrote

This. For long haul flights to Europe/Asia Xanax gets me through.

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NYLady13 t1_j7m8ceh wrote

Wish I could find someone to prescribe it. My dr retired, and my new dr refuses. So, no trips for me.

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johnsonchicklet1993 t1_j7q2tpo wrote

Are you telling them that you want Xanax so you can chill on a plane once a year or are you telling them that you have anxiety and need some medication to help in crisis scenarios?

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NYLady13 t1_j7q4ztd wrote

The latter, because I do get panic attacks in other situations. I communicate my needs- they still refuse. And I've only ever taken .25. It's incredibly frustrating.

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johnsonchicklet1993 t1_j7qijma wrote

I’d go to a different doctor then. A psychiatrist, for example, might be helpful, if you haven’t tried one already.

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couplenippers t1_j7l8cuo wrote

There is a bar as soon as you get up the elevators in the terminal that I haven’t seen closed the last 20 times I flew, but a shot is 10 bucks

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ToonMaster21 t1_j7letfe wrote

It was closed in January when I landed at 12:10am.

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couplenippers t1_j7lt2d4 wrote

Bummer, I think I have only arrived after 12 at night like 2 or 3 times in the last couple years and I don’t recall it being closed

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Logical-Tart8711 t1_j7m7rd5 wrote

Martini opens at 5am. They will pour a mimosa into a travel coffee cup for you to take on the plane as well. Totally not legal but I’ve never been caught! The Club does open at 4:30 as someone noted above but the bar doesn’t open until 5

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cosmololgy t1_j7lypwk wrote

Don’t do this WITH alcohol, but Benadryl can be used this capacity for anxiety

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blzup t1_j7m0rj3 wrote

Agreed. Could alternatively use Dramamine to help with both the anxiety and any potential motion sickness.

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Ok_You_9119 t1_j7mca8h wrote

Martini in the airport opens at 5am!!

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ChazMurph t1_j7mw8dh wrote

ask your primary care physician to prescribe you qty 2 xanax or low dose valium/other sedative - one for departure, one for return. carry them in the prescription bottle and take after going through security.

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technogeist t1_j7lrnos wrote

I've flown at all hours and it always seems open

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jar996 t1_j7m00uy wrote

I flew down for the Peach Bowl when Pitt played December 2021 and upon arriving at the airport at 4:45am learned that our flight was delayed. Started “tailgating” at the Fridays right at the top of the escalators and there were already people there before us. Just checked my camera roll and the picture of my screwdriver was taken at 5:15am.

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Gerreth_Gobulcoque t1_j7n8jnk wrote

the Penn Brewery serves alcohol starting at 6am. I know this because I asked for a 22oz at 5:45am and they said I had to wait 15 minutes.

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MaybeADumbass t1_j7luv1k wrote

It's been over a decade since I've flown regularly, but the Sam Adams lounge in Concourse C used to be the only place open at 7am, and prior to that nothing was open. A quick search found the map, but unfortunately no hours are listed anywhere: https://flypittsburgh.com/pittsburgh-international-airport/terminal-information/map/#floor/3

It took me a number of years to get over my fear of flying (it was actually more claustrophobia over not being able to leave the airplane but whatever), so when I had to leave on a really early flight I would bring a small bottle of something I could easily take shots of and then do 2 or 3 in my car before heading in. I won't recommend this because you'd technically be committing DUI and could get arrested and charged if a cop sees you, but it's a possibility if you find no other options.

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myhouseisabanana t1_j7m2xrx wrote

What ultimately helped you?

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MaybeADumbass t1_j7m43aj wrote

Flying a crapload of times and taking longer flights. Sorry, I wish I had a more helpful answer than that, but I don't.

Eventually, after flying a whole bunch of times, I got a little more used to it and would get on a shorter flight completely sober without too much anxiety. I got over it the rest of the way when I started flying internationally and was spending 8+ hours in the air at a time. I think having enough flights where I didn't melt down over not being able to exit the plane got me used to the idea that it was possible, and so then when I would start to panic on each flight I could move past it with just some deep breathing and could distract myself by reading a book or something.

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FlappyFoldyHold t1_j7m2hit wrote

You make is sound like youll have a conniption without a little booze.

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sean6869 OP t1_j7p47xq wrote

Nice, no, my wife getts very anxious flying, a glass or two of wine calms her nerves. Thanks for the judgement call though

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