Did you know that 60% of air travelers prefer
to bring their own snacks onboard their flights? This is not too surprising considering the lack of healthy and appetizing options that
both the airlines and airports offer. Packing your own food not only saves you money
and time in the airport but also ensures you have some healthy alternatives to
the ones served by the airlines. So, in this video I am going to
cover the kinds of foods you are allowed to take with you through
security as well as give you some recommended snacks that you should
consider taking on your next flight. Let's go Dream Vacations start here So let's start out by covering which foods you can pack that will be allowed
through airport security. This first depends on which type of
luggage you plan to pack your food into. Generally, just about any food can be packed
in your checked luggage including drinks, unless you are traveling internationally,
in which case you have to check the rules for the country you are visiting about
which foods are allowed into that country. Now if you want to pack food in either
your carry-on or personal item bag to be able to eat on your flight,
then here's what you need to know. First, the food has to be solid. If it's not solid then it's subject to
the TSA's 3-1-1 rule which states that for any liquid, gel, paste, cream,
or aerosol they have to be in 3.4 ounce or 100 milliliter containers or less and
be able to fit in one clear quart size bag. Now you would think that would seem pretty
straightforward but when you think about it you will start to realize that there are food items
that are solid but have liquid on the inside. Think fruit and vegetables. An apple a solid but you can get juice
out of it or how about in orange. In general yes, you can bring most fruits and vegetables through security including
apples, oranges, bananas, and so on. The only restriction is if you
are traveling internationally. Most countries are not going to allow fresh
fruits and vegetables into their country. That doesn't mean you still
can't pack them for your flight. You will just have to consume them before
you get off the plane and enter customs. Some other food items that
might trip you up is cheese. Solid cheese is okay, creamy cheese is a no-go. Mashed potatoes and roasted potatoes. Both are allowed but they can't be
mixed in with any sauces or stews. Pies and cakes. The good news is you could take both of them
but they may require additional screening. Canned foods. Canned foods are allowed but it's
recommended that you pack them in your checked luggage because of
how they look on the X-ray machine. Meats and Seafood. Both are allowed as well but again
if you are traveling internationally, it will most likely not be permitted
into the country you are going to Peanut butter. Unfortunately, peanut butter is considered
a liquid so you can't bring it with you in your carry-on or a personal item bag but you
can still pack it in your checked luggage. Those are just some of the examples of the types
of food that are allowed through airport security. If you want to see more detailed food
lists, I do have a full video that covers what food you are allowed to bring
through security and on the plane with you. And you can find that video at the end of this
one or also linked down in the video description. So now that you know some of the foods
that you can bring on the plane with you, which foods are the best and what I would
recommend you take on the plane with you. Now there is one fact I should share with
you first and that is at high altitudes, your ability to taste and smell decreases. Which is why airplane food tastes kind of blah. However, there are three foods that maintain
their flavor regardless of altitude. And those are nuts, dried fruit, and chocolate. So, if you want to take snacks on the plane
with you, I would recommend taking these three food items or a protein or granola
bar that has these ingredients in them. Nuts are high in protein and contain healthy fats. Dried fruit is lightweight,
non-perishable and packed with nutrients. Just remember to hydrate as dried
fruits can increase your thirst. And chocolate, especially dark
chocolate is a great source of antioxidants and can elevate your mood in flight. Other good snack options would be cheese
and crackers, fresh fruits, and veggies. For those of you wanting a warm snack option. What you can do is bring an empty thermos
with you through security and then go to a Starbucks or something similar and ask
them to fill it up with hot water for you. And then you can use that to make
yourself some instant oatmeal or soup or use it to make your own
tea or even your own coffee. Now these are great snack options but if you are looking to take a full meal onto plane
with you then go with what you like. Just be mindful of what you choose to bring on the plane with you because certain foods
can easily smell up the entire plane. Another thing to consider in deciding
which foods you should take on the plane with you is how active you are
going to be while you are traveling. If you are going to be sitting around
the airport and on the plane all day, then you may not need to pack as much food. But if you are going to be active when you
get to your destination then it might be best to pack some protein rich food so
that you are fueled up and ready to go. Versus getting to your destination and being tired
because you haven't eaten very much that day. Now if you don't want to necessarily carry your food items with you in your
personal item or carry-on bag. Or if you just don't have the space
for it, I have a trick for that. Most U.S airports have a Starbucks in them. Or if you want you can look up the
available restaurants the airport has by looking at the terminal
maps on the airport's website. Pick up a to-go bag at one of these
restaurants near your home or hotel and fill it with the food items that
you want to take with you on the plane. For example, I have this Starbucks
to go bag that I'm filling up. The airline will think you bought
food inside the airport and will not question you about bringing an
extra bag on the plane with you. This will save you storage and you will have
easier access to the food items you packed. Now this may not work with budget airlines such as Spirit or Frontier as they may require
you to fit all your items in one bag. So let me know which food items
you enjoy packing on your flight. Or if you have other snack tips that you would
like to share I would love to hear those. Be sure to check out a couple of my other
videos that may be helpful to you as well. Thank you so much for watching and hope
to catch you again in a future video.
