What Food Do You Bring On the Plane?
My family and I had a great time spending February break in San Diego, California.
The main hassle, as usual, though was getting there. I was happy with the deal that we got from a vacation package with Southwest Airlines. But because this was a no frills airline, the plane from Albany was taking off early and the connections were relatively tight, I was concerned about how my family was going to eat during the 8 hours of travel. You can’t bring an ice pack for food through security and a lot of meals will spoil quickly.
The kids packed snacks, and I had pre-made peanut butter and jelly sandwiches along with chips, rolls, cookies and empty bottles to fill up at the airport.
It turned out that we had plenty of time to grab something at Albany Airport and at Midway in Chicago, Illinois.
I’d love to hear your suggestions on what food to bring on a plane. Even if the airline sells meals, I’m sure that there’s a better and less costly option.
Travel Gal Kim Swidler 
14 responses to “What Food Do You Bring On the Plane?”
Bring Fish, soup, and Indian food–Everything spicy is nicey, and your fellow fliers will like the aroma–also–I heard that Flight Attendants like burnt popcorn
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Usually I pack a sandwich and fresh fruit. “Lunchables” (without the juice box) travel really well, and so do nuts and dried fruit. Sometimes, if I know the airport has microwaves, I take a cup of Ramen soup or cup of Easy Mac.
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Thanks for the advice!
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Hubby has packed everything from bagels with cream cheese, to salami sandwiches on onion pocket rolls, to nuts, candy, chips, and beef jerky. It sure beats trying to get a hot dog in the airport, and missing your flight.
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I like his ideas!
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Looking for ideas, too. Burlington, VT to Chicago to San Francisco…long trip and I don’t like the “food” at O’Hare. Usually end up eating cookies or candy. Spouse will eat at Mickey D’s (ick). This picky eater starves or gets no nutrition. Help!
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I think another possibility is trail mix, and I also saw someone say that they brought a cooler on board with them.
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Does anyone know what foods you are aloud on the plane, ? food and drink wise ?
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I’ve noticed, Doodles, that the rules keep changing. I traveled to Washington, DC a couple of weeks ago and was told by a representative of the TSA that my small contact lens saline solution that was advertised as being “TSA approved” would have been taken away from me if I hadn’t previously opened it.
I just went on TSA’s website concerning your question (http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/holiday.shtm) and here is what they say:
When it comes to bringing items through checkpoints, we’ve seen just about everything. Traveling with food or gifts is an even bigger challenge. Everyone has favorite foods from home that they want to bring to holiday dinners, or items from their destination that they want to bring back home.
Not sure about what you can and can’t bring through the checkpoint? Here’s a list of liquid, aerosol and gel items that you should put in your checked bag, ship ahead, or leave at home.
* Cranberry sauce
* Cologne
* Creamy dips and spreads
(cheeses, peanut butter, etc.)
* Gift baskets with food items
(salsa, jams and salad dressings)
* Gravy
* Jams
* Jellies
* Lotions
* Maple syrup
* Oils and vinegars
* Perfume
* Salad dressing
* Salsa
* Sauces
* Snowglobes
* Soups
* Wine, liquor and beer
Note: You can bring pies and cakes through the security checkpoint, but please be advised that they are subject to additional screening.
Remember! – do not wrap gifts you’re taking on the plane. Security officers may have to unwrap gifts if they need to take a closer look. Please ship wrapped gifts ahead of time or wait until your destination to wrap them.
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I have been on weight watchers since January. I think bringing WW snacks that are usually near the entrance of the food section at Walmart will be okay, even 100 calorie snacks, or fiber one bars. When i go to the Caribbean this summer, i thought i would pack at least some to be on the safe side.
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