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What kind of food can you bring on an airplane?

Whether you’re a foodie or not, we do tend to feel hungry while traveling; well most of us do. But can you take food on a flight with you? Find out here!

Yes, you can carry food on a flight with you! Having said that, there are restrictions on what food items you can and cannot carry with you on a flight. The restriction on liquids is also extended to food items. However, keeping in mind the restrictions, if foodie in you is busy packing all the delicious delicacies you love, you might want to keep that on hold and read here the prohibited and allowed items.

Food items that are completely restricted include any gravy or curry dishes, salad dressings, any and all kinds of oils, jams, sauce, soups, syrups etc. Any kind of food items that might also qualify as liquids will not be allowed beyond the security check. So in case you carry some, you may have to throw it or consume it before the security check because these items will not be allowed (or food items similar to them) beyond security check.

While there is food available in almost all flights and airports, you might want to carry some food on the flight for your taste buds and to satisfy your untimely hunger pangs. So among the foods that you like, there might be some that may be allowed on a flight. Sealed food items are allowed on flights. So if you’re carrying a packet of sealed chips, biscuits, chocolates, candies etc. you will be allowed to carry these on flights.Almost all solid food items are permitted on the flight while liquid and gel stuff exceeding 3.4 Oz is restricted.

Apart from sealed and canned food items you are can also carry on board with you food items like cakes, pies, sandwiches, fruits (e.g. apples, oranges etc.). You may also be allowed items like granola bars, pastries, cheese etc.

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Apart from canned food, you can carry solid food including whole foods and natural foodstuffs like fruits and vegetables. All other stuff must be carefully packed up in foil papers or containers. Just like your other luggage, food items you’re carrying will also be checked by passing it through the scanning machines. Any prohibited stuff will be discarded off.

Liquids and beverages purchased from Duty- free stores at the airport are permitted in the first leg of your flight. Mostly these stores are located at the security check counters.

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You must note that food items that you carry for your journey in flight may be further inspected at the security check by the officials just for safety concerns. In international flights, there is an immigration form that needs to be filled by each and every passenger traveling on board. During the security check and immigration, you may be asked on the form to declare items that you’re carrying. It is advisable to declare the food items that you are carrying to avoid any hassle with the security officials upon security check. If you do not declare the food items you’re carrying and they catch it during the security check, you may have to resort to a detailed investigation with the security officials which sometimes takes so long that passengers miss their flights. To avoid any such complications in your travel, it’s always recommended to clearly declare food items that you’re carrying on board.

During international travel, there are certain food items that a particular country might prohibit due to their country’s health and hygiene concerns. So it’s always a good idea to find out about the food regulations for travelers in the country you’re visiting.

It is important to note that after the security check if you purchase any food items like coffee or sandwiches from the duty-free shops or cafés at the boarding gates, these are allowed on board and are not prohibited items. Anything bought from the duty-free shops is allowed into the aircrafts. At the boarding gate, the airline official might just ask to see the receipt of your duty-free purchase so you should keep the receipt of your purchase carefully.

It is recommended that all food items be sealed in airtight zip locks, so as to avoid any kind of spilling and mess in your hand baggage.

Disclaimer:

It is important to note that all information provided here differ from airline to airline and might also be country specific. Information provided in this article is to give the potential flyer a general idea of the kinds of foods allowed on the flight. Passengers are advised to check with their airline about the updated rules and regulations regarding food on the flight.

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