American to Exempt Liquor from Baggage Charges

[Anthony]

From The Source this morning:

"June 5, 2008 -- The Virgin Islands got a much-needed economic shot in the arm Thursday with the news that American Airlines has agreed to exempt duty-free boxes of liquor from their new checked baggage charges."

More here - http://www.onepaper.com/stthomasvi/?p=1212898641

[TropicAtHeart]

I find it amazing that we can't check a bag/box of food for free, but alcohol is okay! So, you can't check things that are necessary (clothes, food, etc), but booze is just fine. I realize it's all about the money that stores might loose, but the idea of this is flawed. I don't mean to offend alcoholics. I just wish we could check one bag for free coming back home that has useful things such as gifts, clothing and other things we purchase in the VI.

[waterguy]

At least we can get some thing good for the VI's

[CariBert]

I'm thinking a trinket or two will fit into that duty free liquor box.........

-Bert

[Steve S]

Just let me know when we can carry-on our duty-free boxes again...

[Margy Z]

Well, you can always use souvenir clothing to insulate the bottles. I am so glad to see this happen - the VI economy is taking enough hits with the schedule cancellations. Even our friends who are not alcoholics enjoy the gift of a great high-end cognac or rare bottle of this or that.