Bringing food on the airplane?

Question

just to start, i DID check the TSA site, and it doesn't mention food items. we picked up pudding (we have a 2 year old, ) and i only just realized that they are 3.5 oz and not 3 oz. so, since i cant bring the pudding, im wondering what i can bring. are homemade foods ok or taboo?

plus we have a 2 hour delay in our stop over airport. i know we can get food there, but my son will be so grumpy! any tips on what snack foods i can bring that will pass easily through security would be great.

Answer 1

Fruits, vegetables, cookies, crackers, small cheese, bread, sandwiches (I bring the mayo and other dressings in small packets and put them in the one-quart bag)--basically anything that isn't on the TSA list.  (FYI, it does list food--check here:

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/p...

And contrary to the above post, I wouldn't try to bring the pudding through.

Answer 2

I fly every week. Food items are fine as long as they are not liquids. They ban semi liquids also. So toothpaste, pudding, creams, stuff like that.

I brought some nuts with me and a peanut butter sandwich and a banana on Monday. I do notice it depends on what airport also. Some are more lenient than others. I've seen people waved through 2nd inspection with bottles of wine, pints of vodka, and other items because they were expensive. But other times they are not so lenient. Especially the larger airports like san diego and vegas.

So a 2 year old eh? I would just say some crackers, anything solid, homemade cookies... It's ok. Just stay away from stuff that has a lot of water in it. Don't bring a can of peaches for instance.

Answer 3

You are welcome to bring food on the airoplane so long as it's not liquid. Depends where you're flying from though because you can't take food into NZ

Answer 4

tell the security guys it is for kids and they should allow it.  it works for me

AM

Answer 5

Food is generally OK, homemade or not. Liquid and semi-liquid is not OK (well, you know, unless in 3.4 ounce or smaller container, in a 1 qt clear sealable plastic bag...) It can get into some weird judgement calls about what's liquid and what isn't. Mashed potatoes? Butter?

I laughed at the reference to "larger" airports like San Diego and Las Vegas.  

Answer 6

Although you can't bring the pudding there are still several things that you can bring with you.  Homemade foods are ok as long as they are not liquid or gel like in consistency.

Foods that travel well and can be taken on the plane in your carry on luggage include: apples, grapes, oranges, bananas, carrot/celery sticks, granola bars, crackers, cheese (string cheese and cheese squares work best), Pringles chips, hard candies, M&Ms, single serving prepackaged cookies, sandwiches (pack in disposable plastic containers so they don't get squished), and foods that don't require heating/refrigeration and that pack well.

Foods to avoid: anything that is liquid or gel in consistency such as yogurt (GoGurt is OK as long as it's in your 1qt bag), jello, pudding, soup, etc or that needs to be heated before eating or kept cold until eating. Out of courtesy for your fellow passengers you should avoid any foods that have a strong odor.

Foods that are purchased AFTER the security check point are ok to take on the plane with you regardless of them being a liquid or not.

For more info go to http://www.tsa.dhs.gov/travelers/airtrav...

Answer 7

Anything that is not liquid, go ahead and bring. Homemade? Sure!!

Crackers, cheese, fruit snacks...etc.

I would try and bring the pudding, because the limit is 3.4 oz. Just in case they let it through, although big chance they won't.

Answer 8

How about dry foods like crackers, biscuits, sandwiches, etc. Maybe something like trail mix that's made up of stuff he likes.