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Acceptable Food To Bring Onboard
Anyone have any strong feelings of what is, and is not, acceptable food to bring onboard a UA 757-200 for a TATL flight? In economy, i.e. tight shared space.
Obviously eggs will not be coming with me. But sensible suggestions would be helpful. Thanks in advance |
Originally Posted by FT01
(Post 30163578)
Anyone have any strong feelings of what is, and is not, acceptable food to bring onboard a UA 757-200 for a TATL flight? In economy, i.e. tight shared space.
Obviously eggs will not be coming with me. But sensible suggestions would be helpful. Thanks in advance |
Originally Posted by zrs70
(Post 30163583)
You can probably best answer the question if you put yourself in your neighbor’s place. What would you NOT want to be next to? |
Fried chicken is always “Economy Flier Friendly.” |
Low or no odor is the only requirement I would specify.
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For trans oceanic in econ, I bring some combination of these choices: Nut/Chocolate Trail Mix, Beef/Turkey Jerky, String Cheese, ziplock with some slices of salami or roast beef, ziplock of triscuit crackers. I also bring half a dozen paper napkins.
And then if I'm feeling really trashy: I buy a McDonalds McDouble and wrap in saran wrap. It's my secret travel vice. In general, I choose protein over carbohydrates (the chocolate not withstanding). Since I won't be physically active, I don't need instant energy. I just want to keep my blood sugar nicely balanced. And I don't want things that are messy to eat (pizza, vegetables and ranch dip, etc). If the intent of the question is: what would be offensive to others: Stinky, messy foods. Finally, if you have few small, shareable items (bite size candy bar, a string cheese) to offer to a neighbor you could engender good will and better armrest relations. |
Originally Posted by tvhead
(Post 30163621)
For trans oceanic in econ, I bring some combination of these choices: Nut/Chocolate Trail Mix, Beef/Turkey Jerky, String Cheese, ziplock with some slices of salami or roast beef, ziplock of triscuit crackers. I also bring half a dozen paper napkins.
And then if I'm feeling really trashy: I buy a McDonalds McDouble and wrap in saran wrap. It's my secret travel vice. In general, I choose protein over carbohydrates (the chocolate not withstanding). Since I won't be physically active, I don't need instant energy. I just want to keep my blood sugar nicely balanced. And I don't want things that are messy to eat (pizza, vegetables and ranch dip, etc). If the intent of the question is: what would be offensive to others: Stinky, messy foods. Finally, if you have few small, shareable items (bite size candy bar, a string cheese) to offer to a neighbor you could engender good will and better armrest relations. Thankyou for your suggestions. My departure airport doesn't have a McDonald's, unfortunately. But I do happily eat that food cold if need be. It sounds like my thoughts on it pretty much match yours - a sandwich and some nibbles is fine, but nothing that reeks - eggs, samosas, anything that needs a dip. I always offer my seat mate(s) an anti-bacterial wipe as soon as they're settled anyway. This helps them think I'm a decent person, whilst also getting rid of bacteria near me, which would bother me (mildly) otherwise. I understand people will think the answer to my question is an obvious one, but I just wanted to garner some thoughts to avoid being 'that guy' with the chicken/ham sandwich & everyone hates me for it. And I will bring chocolates. Good idea. And no worries on the vegetable front! :) |
The fact that you are even asking the question means you're more courteous than many people. Trust your own intuition on this one and I think you'll be fine.
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One of my best in-flight meals ever was a turkey sandwich on homemade olive bread.
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I like non-stinky deli fare for those kinds of flights. Turkey with havarti on dutch crunch, for example.
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at least one airline (SQ?) specifically bans durian!
Also avoid anything with pickles or vinegar -- the acid smell is too sour in a confined space. |
Do eggs smell? I’ve never thought of eggs as a particularly offensive scent. “Rotten eggs” is an offensive odor but has a very particular connotation to me beyond just “eggs” (I.e. sulphur) Ive always thought it was somewhat rude for people to bring fast food on board like McDonalds or a pizza as literally the whole plane would smell it. Any type of cold cut sandwich whether homemade or not would be fine. And I do like the chocolate idea for sharing. |
From one of my favorite films (start around 0:26):
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Originally Posted by mahasamatman
(Post 30163617)
Low or no odor is the only requirement I would specify.
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Originally Posted by FT01
(Post 30163578)
Anyone have any strong feelings of what is, and is not, acceptable food to bring onboard a UA 757-200 for a TATL flight? In economy, i.e. tight shared space.
Obviously eggs will not be coming with me. But sensible suggestions would be helpful. Thanks in advance |
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