If you're about to fly home with your latest purchase, know that you can, in fact, pack alcohol in your luggage, but with a few provisions. Below, our best tips for how to travel with alcohol on a plane. While modern cargo holds are pressurized, meaning a properly sealed Champagne bottle shouldn't spontaneously burst, rough baggage handling is another story. If you insist on transporting that special sparkling wine, double-protect it: first in a sealed plastic bag, then nestled firmly in your case's center with plenty of padding. Some travelers swear by putting Champagne in a carry-on (purchased at duty-free after security) to keep it under their watchful eye.