Ozdude, On our (UA) 747-400s we do carry an extra pilot. Chances were it was not the 'captain' but more likely he fondly sent the 'bunky' out to help out the crew. Skydrifter, Liquor is free on Int'l flights so there is no 'profit' motivation to serve that pax drinks. Please remember that there are 18 crew, 8 in ECY where the twins were sitting. This has been discussed here before but it quite likely that they asked several crew for one drink, and kept their heads about them until the nicotine need hit them. So please do not lay the blame for this solely at the crews feet. They could have brought their own supply for all anyone knows.