What is the alcohol consumption policy for flight attendants around an accident or incident?

• A. No alcohol for 12 hours prior to shift, and then no alcohol for 8 hours following an accident or incident unless determined by united or post-accident alcohol test is conducted.
• B. No alcohol is ever allowed.
• C. No alcohol for 24 hours prior to shift.
• D. No restrictions on alcohol consumption.

Answer: (B)

Safety relies on a crew’s ability to think clearly, move quickly, and respond to emergencies. For flight attendants, the rule is zero tolerance for alcohol consumption in relation to their duties, including around any accident or incident. This unconditional prohibition removes ambiguity about when drinking might impact safety and ensures everyone is in a fully alert and capable state while on duty or preparing to report for duty. In practice, if there’s any incident, investigations and safety protocols may involve post-incident checks, but the fundamental standard remains no alcohol at any time related to service and duties. The other options introduce time-based limits that could allow drinking before or around incidents, which could compromise safety and lead to inconsistency in enforcement.