Emirates Airline has answered enquiries about drinking on its UAE-bound flights, following confusion during the Ellie Holman case – the woman who was detained at Dubai Airport last month.

The story made international headlines, purportedly for ‘drinking a glass of wine on an Emirates flight’, however it later came out that she was detained for having an expired visa, and for disorderly conduct.

The international tabloids, even The Guardian, reported that it was for a glass of wine, and cast blame on Emirates for offering Holman wine on Emirates flights.

However the airline has answered enquiries about the service of alcohol on its flights

Hi Sarah, alcohol consumption is not prohibited on our flights.
Furthermore alcohol is also served in the lounged in Dubai airport and available for purchase in the Duty Free.

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It follows news of the UK embassy sharing information regarding the consumption of alcohol in Dubai – and the UAE

Residents may consume alcohol with a valid licence. Tourists may consume alcohol within licenced venues – but may NOT be drunk in public.