What are the best foods for frequent travelers to bring on board?
#1
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What are the best foods for frequent travelers to bring on board?
In light of the liquid ban and overall poor quality/cost of airport food, what are your favorite foods to bring on planes these days? I often fly a few times per week and would like to keep a good stock of items at home that I can grab and throw in my carry-on bag for outbound and returning flights. So far, I've thought of:
Peanut butter
Energy bars
Vegetable sticks (but maybe just one-way, as they should stay cold)
Tins of tuna
Cheese (that doesn't need refrigeration)
Peanut butter
Energy bars
Vegetable sticks (but maybe just one-way, as they should stay cold)
Tins of tuna
Cheese (that doesn't need refrigeration)
#2
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Originally Posted by dimsumfan
In light of the liquid ban and overall poor quality/cost of airport food, what are your favorite foods to bring on planes these days? I often fly a few times per week and would like to keep a good stock of items at home that I can grab and throw in my carry-on bag for outbound and returning flights. So far, I've thought of:
Peanut butter
Energy bars
Vegetable sticks (but maybe just one-way, as they should stay cold)
Tins of tuna
Cheese (that doesn't need refrigeration)
Peanut butter
Energy bars
Vegetable sticks (but maybe just one-way, as they should stay cold)
Tins of tuna
Cheese (that doesn't need refrigeration)
i like granola bars and fresh fruit, if availible.
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Originally Posted by dimsumfan
In light of the liquid ban and overall poor quality/cost of airport food, what are your favorite foods to bring on planes these days? I often fly a few times per week and would like to keep a good stock of items at home that I can grab and throw in my carry-on bag for outbound and returning flights. So far, I've thought of:
Peanut butter
Energy bars
Vegetable sticks (but maybe just one-way, as they should stay cold)
Tins of tuna
Cheese (that doesn't need refrigeration)
Peanut butter
Energy bars
Vegetable sticks (but maybe just one-way, as they should stay cold)
Tins of tuna
Cheese (that doesn't need refrigeration)
#5
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Originally Posted by number_6
TSA would probably confiscate the peanut butter and possibly the tuna, under the liquid ban. They do confiscate olives packed in either oil or water, for example, and cottage cheese (considered to be a "gel or liquid"). Best to stick to things that are unambiguously solid (non-liquid fruit, granola, etc.). And if you do bring vegetable sticks, remember that no dip is allowed. Neither is yoghurt.
Saw Monday someone go thru Security with those little packages of Peanut Butter and TSA didn't care. Wonder if it is hit and miss. I was baffled at that myself.
#6
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I'd probably stick with those items I used to travel with before the current restrictions... Granola bars or energy bars, fresh fruit (bananas, berries, grapes), and maybe the Ritzbits with peanut butter (not sure if those or the grapes would make it through, but worse case is they get dumped)
#7
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A ziplock bag of almonds or cashews is good. A bag of beef jerky, just don't buy it in the terminal at airport prices. A ziplock bag of thinly sliced grilled chicken breast travels easy and is good finger food, but outbound only. A handful of individually wrapped string cheese is great. Can you tell I do low carb?
The envelopes of tuna might be accepted, but not the packets of mayo. Don't you find this tuna has less odor than canned?
GORP - good old raisins & peanuts. A BIG BAG of M&Ms. Pepperidge Farm cookies. Chips Ahoy. Little Debbie Nutty Bars.
Check the list at TSA.gov The current Food & Drinks section is shown below. Looks like most canned & jarred foods are out, as are single serving tubs of Jell-O and Pudding.
Food & Drinks
Carry-on / Checked
All beverages
No / Yes
Baby formula and food, breast milk and other baby items - These are allowed in your carry-on baggage or personal items. You can take these through the security checkpoints and aboard your plane. However, you must be traveling with a baby or toddler. All items including formula or breast milk will be inspected. Learn more on traveling with children.
Yes / Yes
Canned or jarred goods such as soup, sauces, peanut butter, fruits, vegetables and jellies
No / Yes
Cheese in pressurized containers
No / Yes
Duty free alcohol and other items (Please see our section on Duty Free Items)
No / Yes
Gel based sports supplements
No / Yes
Jell-O's
No / Yes
Pudding
No / Yes
Whipped cream
No / Yes {Who checks whipped cream?}
Yogurt or gel like food substances
No / Yes
The envelopes of tuna might be accepted, but not the packets of mayo. Don't you find this tuna has less odor than canned?
GORP - good old raisins & peanuts. A BIG BAG of M&Ms. Pepperidge Farm cookies. Chips Ahoy. Little Debbie Nutty Bars.
Check the list at TSA.gov The current Food & Drinks section is shown below. Looks like most canned & jarred foods are out, as are single serving tubs of Jell-O and Pudding.
Food & Drinks
Carry-on / Checked
All beverages
No / Yes
Baby formula and food, breast milk and other baby items - These are allowed in your carry-on baggage or personal items. You can take these through the security checkpoints and aboard your plane. However, you must be traveling with a baby or toddler. All items including formula or breast milk will be inspected. Learn more on traveling with children.
Yes / Yes
Canned or jarred goods such as soup, sauces, peanut butter, fruits, vegetables and jellies
No / Yes
Cheese in pressurized containers
No / Yes
Duty free alcohol and other items (Please see our section on Duty Free Items)
No / Yes
Gel based sports supplements
No / Yes
Jell-O's
No / Yes
Pudding
No / Yes
Whipped cream
No / Yes {Who checks whipped cream?}
Yogurt or gel like food substances
No / Yes
#8
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The cans of Planters "Cashew Lovers" or "Pecan Lovers" nuts.
I usually sit in first and still prefer my own nuts. (Insert joke here)
Get me across country and to India in a low carb fashion.
I usually sit in first and still prefer my own nuts. (Insert joke here)
Get me across country and to India in a low carb fashion.
#11
Originally Posted by Telfes
Grapes get ^ from me -- nice source of liquid in these dry days and also tidy to eat.
I like to stop off at a bakery and pick up muffins or scones, they can be nice and filling.
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On a recent trip I bought a prosciutto sandwich with buffalo mozzerella to eat. I had no problem getting it through security. I went really light on the oil so no one wold notice there is any on the sandwich.
I will always carry fruit on board in case I do get thirsty and want something nice and juicy.
I will always carry fruit on board in case I do get thirsty and want something nice and juicy.