This is how you can legally bring — and drink — your own booze on a flight

• There are ways of legally bringing — and drinking — your own booze on a flight, according to frequent flier Gilbert Ott.

• On his blog God Save the Points, Ott provides the do's and don'ts of making it happen.

• Whatever you do, never try and serve yourself.

Unless you're flying first class, chances are you're used to only getting one or two complimentary drinks on a flight — or at least having to pay for alcohol, even if it is just those mini bottles of wine available.

But, according to frequent traveller and air miles guru Gilbert Ott of God Save the Points, it's actually possible to legally bring – and drink — your own booze on board. Here's what you need to know:

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