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Airport booze now available 'round the clock

It's six a.m., and you’re waiting in your favorite airport. All the shops and restaurants are closed, except the gin joints. They're allowed to be open all night. Now, you can get silly in Philly. If you're waiting there, you can pop the cork in New York or get high in Chi.

The booze rules have been eased. Some airports now allow liquor to be sold 24-7. High in the air has two meanings now, because passengers in flight can enjoy the same privilege. This is great news for those fliers who’ve had loud, drunken seatmates bother them or get sick all over them.

Of course, this new easing of the drinking rules is just another way airlines and airports are seeking to bring in extra income. So now, in addition to paying to check your bags, you’ll be able to drink enough as you fly to add more of those sagging bags under your eyes.

Our only advice we have for travelers is to enjoy yourselves with the booze of your choice anywhere, at any time. Just do it only up to a point where you’re not annoying others.
Rouen, France: Exploring Notre-Dame Cathedral PDF Print E-mail


Guest Senior Writer PJJ, Chicago IL: This is a spectacular example of Gothic architecture, similar to the famed church in Paris. Constructed in the 12th century, the cathedral was heavily damaged during WW2, but now fully restored to most of its original features. Admission to the cathedral in Rouen is free and donations are accepted.

Rouen is 90 minutes from Paris by train or drive, and makes an excellent day trip. The surrounding Normandy region feature beautiful, rustic areas of France to explore, providing a pleasant contrast to the touristic flash of Paris.

Among the historic artifacts are the ornate tombs of the Dukes of Normandy, once France's richest men. The heart of Richard the Lionheart is also there. He was Duke of Normandy as well as a King of England.

The medieval historic city core with half-timbered houses, another historic church and abbey and a market square famous for a historic tragedy. The Place du Vieux Marche is where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in 1431.

Normandy is filled with wonderful things to see, do, eat and drink. Rouen is also about 90 minutes south of the World War 2 D-Day beaches, memorials, museums, cemeteries and other historic sites.

 
 
 
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