COMING AND GOING

New Mexico authorities noticed the problem and issued their edict after a deadly accident in November. They contend a man boarded a US Airways flight drunk, drank whiskey on board, left the airport in his pickup truck and picked up more alcohol. When he slammed into a family's minivan, killing five people and himself, his blood alcohol level was four times the legal limit.

A number of states require airlines to have liquor licenses, Lopez said. FAA spokesman Les Dorr said the feds don't keep track and have their own rules. Airlines under FAA regulations:

· Must not allow anyone who appears intoxicated to board.

· Must not serve alcohol to anyone who appears intoxicated.

· Must allow passengers to drink only alcohol served by the airline.

· Must report any disturbances by drunken passengers.

BARGAIN OF THE WEEK

London for Less

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Reporting: Cindy Loose

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