9 TSA-Approved Snack Hacks Airlines Don’t Want You to Know! (Avoid this mistake and SAVE BIG!)

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Learn exactly what you CAN and CAN'T bring in your carry-on through airport security in 2024 based on TSA food rules. We cover 2024 TSA food rules and how to pack food for the airport effectively so you have TSA-friendly meals that you can bring onto a plane. Discover the ultimate list of TSA approved plane snacks for surviving a long flight and avoid foods banned from the airport and plane in 2024. You’ll also learn how to avoid airport mistakes, especially if traveling with food in the TSA line.
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🐶 Chapters
00:00 Snacks for the Airport
00:15 Food that's NOT allowed
00:46 TSA food rules
01:26 Airport Security Hack 1
02:24 Airport Security Hack 2
03:19 Food rule exceptions
03:45 Instant meal hack
04:40 Hot meal hack
06:16 My BEST travel snacks
06:39 Little-known flight tip
07:18 Pack THIS
07:42 Check the in-flight menu
08:43 First-class snack hack
09:43 Food rules for international flight
10:02 Tips for packing food
11:14 Sneaky tip for boarding flight
12:11 Don't forget THIS!
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[@PortableProfessional]

*TSA-FRIENDLY SNACKS & RECIPES:* bit.ly/AirportSnacks-PP

[@roxxyvoxxy5796]

Thank you!

[@daustinrichards]

A tip for the frozen water bottle: drink the melted water off right before going through security

[@PortableProfessional]

Genius! Love this.

[@barrydraper]

Very informative. Whenever I pack hot food into a thermos, I usually prefill the thermos with hot or boiling water for 1 minute, then pour out and refill with the hot food, to keep it hotter longer.

[@PortableProfessional]

That's a great idea!

[@risitascositas1699]

🤯🤯

[@cs4849]

I do this with coffee in an insulated cup - really does help.

[@cs4849]

If you travel all the time, I understand saving money by bringing food. I always count the cost of airport food as part of the vacation and actually enjoy settling in at a restaurant in the airport for a meal once I’m through security. Especially since you have to get there so far in advance of your flight! Other than some light snacks like trail mix or a granola bar, I don’t lug food with me, though. Either it’s a short flight so that I don’t really need food, or it’s an international flight and I’ll be given a meal.

[@renamccully1462]

I do a fritatta instead of a scramble. It bakes up solid and goes into a baggie, so no thermos needed as it tastes great at room temperature.

[@PortableProfessional]

That's a great idea! I might just have to try that!

[@JC-sf2qm]

Dollar Tree has a wonderful assortment of single serving snacks.... chips, trail mix, candy and more! My problem is ... if I buy too many snacks too early.... sometimes, I am only left with one for my flight 😂

[@PortableProfessional]

Great idea!! I LOVE Dollar Tree!

[@sunflowerfields4409]

🤣 Exactly.

[@jaypee5633]

I buy divided containers at the dollar store and fill it with protein (chicken breast, deli meats, etc), fruit (berries), cheese (non smelly!) and crakers. Twice as much food as the prepared food for sale in some airlines, twice the taste, with exactly what husband and I like (we're under very strict diet) for half the price. We toss the containers when we arrive to our destination. **if you want cut apples, i dust it with cinamon. not only does it add lots of taste but they don't turn brown, also works at amusement parks**

[@MaraMara89]

apples should not turn brown also if you sprinkle them with lemon juice

[@shinomiya89]

so much wasted money, also that plastic will land in the sea or hills of garbage... just buy some silicon ones which can be folded, so they won't take much space once empty, and re-use them...

[@dandfawesome3611]

I tried to bring apple slices when flying from Canada to USA. That was a big no. I was taken to a different room and scolded. I had to throw them out on the spot

[@MrCho14]

I slice and freeze cheese the night before. If I don't them it's almost a mush by the time I get to the airport and onto the plane ready to eat it. It still may be a little soft, but it's so much better. This way I don't deal with having to pack ice with it.

[@sunnyscott4876]

There's so many restaurants and snacks available once you're through TSA, I have never felt any need to bring snacks with me. When I do throw a couple of granola bars into my backpack 🎒, they usually make the round trip and I discover them when I am unpacking! "Oh, look! A snack!"

[@shinnam]

With the prices at airports, I always pack snacks. Singapore, Changi Airport is the only fairly priced airport I buy snacks at.

[@sunnyscott4876]

@@shinnam I just plan on paying airport prices.....💣

[@renamccully1462]

With food allergies, Chrones, or Celiac, I can see why a lot of people want to bring their own. I need to feel my best if traveling for work or vacation.

[@luanneneill2877]

I fast on my flight days in order to be able to be light on my feet and move quickly without getting bogged down from a full stomach. It’s usually not more than a total of about ten hours door to door, so very doable.

[@campagnollo]

“It’s going to be up to the TSA agent….” Very dreaded words!!!!

[@696969bold]

Having celiac requires strong planning, meal preps, and backup meal options for emergencies or delays.

[@bd111906]

“Sometimes that bag of baby carrots is not going to cut it” 😂 Keeping’ it real 💯 Awesome video! 👏🏼

[@neilcharles2520]

No such thing as baby carrots...it's large carrots that has been blended,shaped into small carrots with added preservatives..very bad for your health..

[@PortableProfessional]

Glad you liked it! Safe travels, it's great to have you here ☺

[@RobHitch]

Love the "No Durian Fruit!" signs with Asian airlines / hotels. You would understand if you smelt it!😅 Keep up the great work!

[@PortableProfessional]

Durian is the worst! 😂

[@CK-vp6hh]

I bought a tuna sandwich at La Guardia NY for a flight to London, I opened it before takeoff. The lady in front of me had a holy s***fit, demanding that the airline steward make me move. They suggested they could move her. I felt bad and have never done that again… but she was over the top creating a scene!

[@redhatbear1135]

Jelly and butter used to be common sandwiches too.

[@affeaff]

Yeah, if you are traveling to a EU country you can save the durian and eat it in that country because durian is allowed to bring into the whole EU without restrictions

[@redhatbear1135]

@@PortableProfessional Durian is prohibited in taxis or buses too! However, it does come freeze dried!

[@marycharleson3320]

I pack Larabars and individual snack baggies filled with my why protein powder and put it in my shaker cup. Actually take enough white protein for each day that I’m gone. Individual almond packets too

[@incub8]

This Celiac appreciates your posts addressing these issues. Thanks.

[@cynthiachazen3420]

frozen cheese cubes, salami, crackers. Bag of nuts, raisins in a trail mix w m&ms, grapes. Candy bars or granola bars or those breakfast cookies in small pouches. Perfect mix, and plenty even for a cross-country flight. Stays good for 4 hours, tastes good to the end. Put it in a Starbucks paper bag, noone will ever stop you.

[@elnamayberry]

I usually just use a plain white plastic grocery bag for my snacks, and I have never had anyone look through it, even when some were opened. As long as they are not liquids and are consumed before you land (if you are traveling internationally), no one seems to care.

[@HR-wd6cw]

For most flights, I just go to the grocery store beforehand and pick up some things like a bag of trail mix, or nuts, or other snacks (just keep them sealed and don't open them until you get through TSA or you will probably have to throw them away at TSA). Although most airlines I fly on do at least offer some sort of free drink (water or soda) and a few snacks, depending on the length of flight, but it's nice to have your own just in case they don't (or if they can't serve food/drink due to turbulance which has happened a few times, and made a long flight, seem even longer). Then I just bring an empty water bottle and fill it at the airport. So if you eat lunch or dinner before you get to the airport too, and you bring snacks with you (that you bought elsewhere) you can avoid paying for overpriced airport food and snacks). But normally when I do this I do make sure it fits within my backapck (which is my personal bag) or can fit into a coat pocket as a coat doesn't count as a personal item and can be a life saver at times when they deem your carry-on to be too big for example (I've emptied things into my coat pockets and gotten on the flight before, because at least when I had this happen years ago, if you're wearing it, they don't count it towards your personal item or carry-on limits. The frozen item thing is a good hack, as my friend would sometimes freeze soda or juice and get it through TSA but he would also use a smaller container, like something that was maybe 8 oz, as to not draw too much attention to them. Some of these though I think depend on the specific TSA agent you're going through, as some may not allow certain items that may fall into a "grey" area like frozen fluids. One ting about the thermos idea is that if you DON'T have time to make food ahead of time, buying something like a burrito and then emptying the contents into a thermos can be quick way to make a snack that you can get through security and can be easily eaten out of the thermos with a fork. (I have used the thermos idea for getting food into things like conventions where outside food has not been allowed, never had any issues, but have not tried using it going through tsa). Your last point about additives is very important, especially if you are flying to another country, since they may not have the particular sweeteners or additives you like to use, so if you are traveling overseas, I would bring these just in case, although they may NOT be legal in some countries (just how certain foods and additives are not legal in the US; I'm saying this from the perspective of a US citizen though).

[@PortableProfessional]

Wow, thank you for sharing all of this! So much good information!

[@MaraMara89]

Big pockets in my coat were lifesavers more then once. Not only I can squeeze there whatever I couldn't fit into my backpack (personal item), but also I can use them for things I want to have close (like phone, water bottle, snack, book etc) and go through airport hand free - which is really useful if you need to handle your ID and boarding pass :)

[@luanneneill2877]

I got pulled out of line and spent a half hour waiting for them to test my Vital Proteins collagen peptides powder and flavored ground coffee for explosives. Evidently, at least one of the ingredients is also on the list of bomb ingredients, don’t know about the coffee. I told the TSA officer that they should warn us on their site, as I’d checked and nothing was said. He said no because not all protein powders trigger the search because of different ingredients. They tested it and had to get clearance from on the phone to let me carry it through, otherwise there was a chance that they’d confiscate it. Needless to say, I started mailing it and the coffee ahead of time and then just bought a container to keep at my son’s house, since I visit several times per year.

[@mariareyes-ku6194]

Love the idea of the bento box. I am going to purchase a sandwich I love from a nearby place and add more things to my little bento box. Thanks for the great video.❤

[@PortableProfessional]

You are so welcome!

[@markomarten]

If you can spend a bit of time preparing ahead get yourself a “ picnic in a bag” while you’re on your way to the airport eat the stuff and then dispose of the bag when convenient, I call it a “picnic in a bag” as you can put almost anything you want in there, the only rule is that you have to eat it before arriving at the airport. Airports try to make you spend when you don’t need to. If you’re not hungry when you arrive at the airport you won’t be buying a McDonald’s or similar. If you save a few podcasts you have something to occupy you while waiting. Airports have to make money but don’t feel compelled to buy stuff because it’s there. Most airlines will give you a meal of some sort so you’re not going to starve as it were. In most cases when you arrive at your destination you can find shops to buy stuff, find a local store and support them as will probably be cheaper and be grateful for the trade. Planning is always important and something folk overlook, don’t leave stuff until the last minute. The more prepared you are the better the journey will be in the end. I don’t see any sense in getting stressed about travel, if you get free samples of shower gel or something like that keep them for travel purposes. I have a bedside table in the spare bedroom with things I collect and keep, you never know when they will be needed. Every time you go out look for free stuff and don’t decline samples in stores as you can always find a use for them. Remember coupons can be a benefit too, the free stuff you got recently might be just what you need too, Always plan ahead and make things work out for you.

[@DeanDecoursey]

Thanks for the tips, Megan! I leave on Monday for another trip to my house in Chiang Mai. I fly to LAX on SWA, then PAL to Bangkok, and finally, the 13 hour train ride overnight to Chiang Mai. I arrive there at noon on Thursday. Both checked bags are are 49.2 and 49.5 pounds (I trust my portable scale and will have it in my pocket if I have any problems at check in at MCI and LAX). My carry on is at 7 kilos exactly. My one problem is that my wife at the last minute decided to send 3 large bags of Hersheys miniatures, weighing 9 pounds total. I am carrying a small backpack, which will have my 8 prescription medications in it. I assume that the medications don’t count toward weigh problems with the backpack. I am wearing a coat with large pockets on it and may try to put one bag in it and the other 2 bags in the backpack. The only place that might weigh the backpack is at LAX gate and Manila gate. What I do know is that I won’t be paying $200 to check my backpack. I’ll toss the candy first and look to replace it at either Manila airport duty or BKK airport duty free on landing. Otherwise, I’m good to go to a city whose daytime temperatures reach 100-105 F and still has problems with smog. Wish me good luck.

[@lexijay4766]

Thank you so much! This is a gamechanger for me, as we travel with 3 preteen kids.

[@tuvia4082]

Thanks Megan, always great info.

[@heatherframpton9693]

Thanks, Megan, for the insight for flight snacks for flights. 😊

[@PortableProfessional]

Glad it was helpful, Heather!

[@iriswagstaff]

Great video and informative!

[@TrekkersTravels]

So helpful, lots of really great helpful information, thank you

[@LifeWellCruised]

Love this video! So fun 👏

[@Forced2DoThis1]

Informative, well presented, thought provoking. LOVE IT!

[@PortableProfessional]

So glad! Thanks for letting me know and happy travels!

[@nykole720]

Please do a video on how you travel gluten free!!! I have the same issue and have so much anxiety about eating at restaurants!!! Or airport food...

[@CandiPinki]

I take a packaged bowl of Caesar salad. It has a little cup of dressing that I don't separate for TSA and I haven't been stopped for it yet. I eat it in the airport usually at bars where I buy a drink. I used to always take grapes which would trigger an additional search. So I started putting it in the tray

[@renferal5290]

Very helpful video.

[@carolrequet5465]

OMG I’ve been hoping for a video like this. This will save me so much money on airport food. Thank you so much!!

[@PortableProfessional]

LOVE to hear it, Carol! Enjoy your next flight, so glad to have you on the channel.

[@lindatyler4331]

Your suggestions are amazing! I appreciate all the options for leaving from home to travel. Do you have suggestions to obtain food to travel from overseas back to the US to avoid over spending!. I love your channel and you have encourged me to travel more to the point where I have just planned my 1st overseas trip. I am excited. Thank you!

[@SM-jb8jf]

The hack of putting your food separate through security scanner is a great hack!! I do it all the time. I travel with almonds and other nuts and when you have a bag of that. the security scanner can’t see through and the security always has to take it out to see it. This way they don’t feel through all your stuff to get to the bags of nuts and food.

[@birbluv9595]

Thank you so much, Megan. These are great ideas. I appreciate your generosity with information. I must have a perfectly bland diet and cannot eat most tasty foods or prepared foods. I’ve found that very few airlines offer a bland diet option for special meals. Your tips have opened my eyes to ways i can fly again. I also have hypoglycemia and it’s extremely hard to make it through delays, when you are about to faint from not getting food quickly enough.

[@NorthHoustonCityLimits]

Wow so many great tips it’s crazy! Thank you as I travel a lot! Just genius! 👍

[@raulsalazar2994]

thanks for the information dear

[@PortableProfessional]

You are so welcome. Happy travels!

[@dandydoc8386]

Never use the hot water from the plane tanks for coffee, tea or food prep. Those tanks are never cleaned.

[@stevenjb.9275]

The hot water tank and pipes in one's home is never cleaned. And that water is used for all sorts of diabolical things.

[@MaraMara89]

@@stevenjb.9275 The differences are: water in pipes flow - and in those tanks stands still a lot of time and they just fill it over old one; if you use water for food and drinks at home you still should boil it (to 100 Celsius) - in most places if you make coffee by coffee machines water won't be boiling hot, but rather be in 80-90 Celsius... that's because it is less dangerous when you spill it, but also it might not kill all the things in the water

[@Wakara101]

everyone knows that you dont drink tap water on the plane. the coffee and tea as well. just because they try and tell you that they sanitize and test regularly, they are lying to you. flight attendents have been saying for over 5 years it's not safe

[@roxxyvoxxy5796]

Thanks for providing the pdf of prepared food, which I've downloaded. ❤

[@janicepottie802]

Great tips as always! Many thanks

[@PortableProfessional]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RaquelNavas]

Thank you so much for making this video 0:26

[@tammypearson4500]

Great lesson on carrying homemade food with a thermos! I have been afraid the thermos would be taken. I, too, have problems with my diet that most airlines don't have a meal that matches my needs. I definitely will be packing my own for my next international flight! Thank you for your information.

[@PortableProfessional]

Awesome to hear, Tammy! Enjoy!

[@tanyas6643]

Thanks for the snacks recommendation. I’ve downloaded the pdf.

[@Vid.186]

Thank you Megan! 👍

[@PortableProfessional]

My pleasure! Hope to see you back here!

[@Helen-xv7ot]

Great idea about the egg scramble ☺️ I suffer from Celiac disease... traveling anywhere is complicated...the airport lounge's don't even accommodate anymore 😐

[@jamesmartin1895]

5:28 Ollie !!! thx Ms Megan 😄

[@jasonbrown6534]

Thanks for sharing

[@PortableProfessional]

Thanks for watching!

[@saltyroe3179]

Beef Jerky! High protein that I need, factory sealed bag. Fits easily in my oversized purse.

[@PortableProfessional]

Love it, we would travel well together!

[@SharonRepici]

Just remember to finish it before landing if traveling internationally.

[@saltyroe3179]

@@PortableProfessional my wife would object to me traveling with a good looking young lady

[@davidj7516]

@@saltyroe3179 I hope she didn't read what you just said. :)

[@stevehafke3614]

If you need to bring ice pack for medicine or baby formula those items will most likely go through secondary screening. Also, make the tsa agent aware that you have those items.

[@PortableProfessional]

Love this. Great tip, Steve!

[@lisaphares2286]

On my trip last year to Amsterdam I cut up cheese and sliced up an apple that I soaked in fruit fresh and water then drained and bagged. Due to very bad weather, my flight to IAD was late and what was supposed to be a 3hour lay over turned into a jog to my gate where last boarding was in progress. So no meal in DC as planned. We then sat on the tarmac for over 2 hours due to a tornado nearby. In flight dinner was late for turbulence, first class is served then more turbulence, so dinner delayed. I break out my apple and cheese that I share with my seat neighbor. So on a large bowl of cereal at 8am to dinner after 10pm w/o anything in between except what I brought. I now bring more food to supplement what the airline serves incase I can’t eat much of it (tomato & bell pepper allergies). I bring a packet of koyo ramen, beef jerky, cheese and whole apple with chopsticks and sea to summit collapsing bowl w/ water tight lid. And 2 pkts instant oatmeal for an AM arrival as I can’t sleep on planes and just want 4-6 hrs sleep asap after check in.

[@danaboatman954]

Another question, what do you do for the return trip home?

[@NorthHoustonCityLimits]

I love taking left over Chinese food with me sometimes!

[@marysmith5891]

I am also celiac and have been bringing my own meals and snacks for years. I also travel with a wide mouth thermos, an immersion heater so I can boil water at airports or with water I bring onto plane or bottled water from plane using outlets under seat. I bring various snacks but also dehydrated meals as I have been caught out when my "special meal" was either not loaded or inedible. Fruit, veg, granola bars, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, drink mixes and whatever meal replacements I might want like oatmeal with fruit and nuts or a dehydrated Mylar bag with a full meal in it are essential. I just bought a freeze dryer which is a complete game changer. While mostly for food storage and remote camping trips it is awesome for plane travel. Just don't overdo it with the food as you may have to toss it upon arrival in a foreign country😁

[@danaboatman954]

Megan, do you use a plastic thermos vs a stainless one so it can be xray'd easier?

[@Cathy_4Birds]

I packed peanut butter and cut up apples and sat in the corner at the airport and had a guilt free snack. Easy and inexpensive

[@dhrtiwalter8670]

Peanut butter considered a liquid🤔 maybe I need to spread it on my apples I bring and then it won’t be! What about spreading it into celery!

[@hollish5915]

I suggest that you explain what TSA defines a "liquid" as. It might help understand why ice cubes are allowed but not water or explain why ice cubes that melt while standing in the TSA line is not permitted.

[@responding8185]

I have a 17 hour flight soon. Your videos are so awesome I needed this info ❤❤❤

[@PortableProfessional]

Good luck and enjoy!

[@Vegas_Mel]

THIS 11:30 is the MONEY tip I always use. And the reason I hold on to a couple of Starbucks bags at home! 🎯

[@terrifromm5085]

Tail mix is our favorite snack to bring. The Costco big bag is the best and we put 1/2 cup of the mix in baggies.

[@markdavis3539]

what kind of animals do they use to make the mix? lol.

[@Nor1961]

TRAIL, surely?? LOL

[@markdavis3539]

@@Nor1961 of course, I was just havin' a little fun.

[@lokicooper4690]

Thanks for the recipes. On my trip to Vegas last fall (international flight), I had my raspberries, strawberries and sliced apples thrown out on me because they were packed at home, and didn’t come in “bought” packaging. A threat to farming/plants in the US according to the agent. She tried to throw out my Tupperware too! My next trip is in June, but will be cross-country, so no international borders. Flying Porter this time too. Looking forward to trying them out.

[@ruthkringle1353]

I use Stasher bags to store and separate my stuff. They’re waterproof, see through and come in a lot of sizes.

[@MaoTheMage]

For a domestic flight with a group I was living with, I once brought a box of like 10 burritos through airport security 😂 It was allowed. I've also more recently brought a bag of pizza slices and a container of leftover Chinese food. It's usually fine, especially if it's consumed before you land. I also tend to bring raw veggies and granola bars.

[@kennethwu115]

Hi Megan. I get really hungry travelling. lol

[@janinecroteau5946]

With the food handlers strike on a major Cdn airline, I couldn’t get my non-dairy meal. I bought a vegan wrap after security at YYZ for my outgoing flight and a made to order turkey club at MCO after security for my return flight. If there is still a strike on my next trip, I’ll try to bring something from home for the flight out.

[@magietagie]

These are great tips! On a recent trip, I spent $36 on two bagels with cheese and a chocolate bar 🍫! So this is very helpful!

[@PortableProfessional]

Oh geeze, what a rip-off! I've spent waaaaay to much on food while traveling too, sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do! Hopefully this video helps you for future. 😊

[@Kim-SCUSA]

Got delayed in Charlotte airport for 4 hours and spent $76 on 2 burgers and 2 iced teas. That was a year ago and I’m still mad about it.

[@dorothygrantham4370]

Dang! It’s not even ME, and I’M MAD ABOUT IT!

[@well-blazeredman6187]

Good video. If the airline isn't going to feed me, I'll have a meal at the airport. The only flights that ever caused me to fill my thermos with hot water, and to have a few sachets of soup in my jacket-pockets, were ........ Chinook flights in Afghanistan.

[@dorothygrantham4370]

Bawhahaha! I hear ya and CAN RELATE! Taji, Balad, Al Asad, Baghdad, Kandahar, ETC AND ETC

[@colleenbrown3366]

I haven't flown in years and had just assumed that you couldn't bring food on your flight. Great information 👍 thanks!

[@PortableProfessional]

You can! Not sure how I would manage without my own food or snacks. Glad you enjoyed the video Colleen!

[@TracyKMainwaring]

You can take it on, but if you’re going to another country, you might not be allowed to bring it in. Check the custom rules of the country you’re going to. There can be very high fines

[@2000det]

I always use zip lock bags for my food.....Hudson news bags are great for a carry on...& frozen water bottles...I never starve at the airport

[@Motoko15SL]

Didn't know you were gluten sensitive too! I'm the same! Looking forward to seeing your snacks and recipes file. If you can do a video on your other favorite gluten-free snacks, that would be great if possible! ❤

[@EclypseMelusine]

I normally budget food and drink into my travel plans as part of the experience but this time being on a budget, we are gonna try our hands at a “snackle box”. I got them for under $5 a piece on amazon and will just buy water after TSA 🤞🏻

[@HistoryRepeats101]

All good idea but there’s no way I’m putting my ziplock food bag directly in those nasty contaminated bins! I don’t even put any clothing (jacket, blazer etc) Orin those bins. Before security I put in my carryon until I’m thru, same with my personal bag it goes in a garbage bag in the bin which goes in the trash after security. Dirty shoes doesn’t and food, clothes doesn’t work for me.

[@PortableProfessional]

Totally understand! Thanks for sharing and it's great to have you on the channel. Safe travels!

[@Robnord1]

You make a very valid point about the bins. I NEVER see agents sanitize them, and if the even do, it probably doesn't happen often. Imagine the bacteria and viruses from the previous user's shoes! Maybe the restroom or outdoors stepping in bird droppings was their last stop. 👀 Thanks for the bag tip.

[@mkmariak]

I save the gallon ziploc for my airplane seat pocket. I've seen people put dirty diapers there, and who knows how often they get cleaned.

[@csueconner9711]

I have a feeding tube so have to carry boost (formula). Yes, I can bring several bottles with me because it is for medical reason but I must leave extra time for my boost and medical equipment checked. I also carry a doctor’s note in case I am questioned.

[@psamp658]

Nice suggestions. However, as you've covered, one should be prepared to explain or open containers while going through security if agents ask for a visual inspection. Sometimes it is possible they might ask you to discard or separate out items whic takes time. Also the frozen bottle hack can go both ways.

[@SharonRepici]

isn't that why she showed the snacks in a big baggie and placed into the bin?

[@melissamasek1258]

I'm surprised you said you bring gummy bears without mentioning having any issues with them. The one time I got a full body pat down was because the kids packed gummy worms. TSA had to inspect my bag after going through the X-ray. They warned me about bringing gummy snacks through. They wiped that pad over everything in my bag and the snacks tested positive, so then I got the full body patdown. We had just bought them at Walmart in South Dakota. Legit the stock clerk could have been out hunting that morning before work. We were not short on time so I was laughing through the whole process. Afterwards the TSA agent thanked me for not being cranky like most of the people she has to pat down. That was like 10 years ago though so maybe technology has improved.

[@The_Mace]

Sleepy Ollie is better than no Ollie! Also, I'm so hungry after watching this video... 🤣

[@ElijahNetzel]

I have some new dollar tree containers, they are round and have screw on lids. Found them in the baby section actually! Perfect for little snacks like cheese. And also found little squeezable dressing containers that I'm going to use for my other liquids. Snacks from the dollar tree are a must have too lol. I have my one in flight meal paid for already! From Japan back to the US. Only because I know I'm going to miss the food from their, I already paid for it! 😂

[@hollish5915]

Besides passing through TSA, some states may have Agricultural Inspections Stations at the airport and may not allow certain foods to be taken on planes. For example, fresh fruits are not allowed to be taken on flights out of Hawaii to the continental US, although they would pass TSA.

[@davidj7516]

Thank you for your time and posting. I wonder if others worldwide think like this, hacks to bring food on a plane. Or do their planes have better food, or do they not think about eating as much as Americans?

[@suzwittman]

Driving an hour to the airport and getting there 2 hours before the flight, my turkey sandwich was room temperature and not very appealing. I solved this by freezing my sandwich the night before. In the morning I packed it with a side of not frozen lettuce to add when on the plane. Delish!

[@petek5523]

Since I’m flying mostly internationally, I only bring dried fruits and nuts since I get a meal and a snack anyway. Great tips for those who don’t get a meal on their flight, but please for the love of dog, don’t bring anything too stinky 😅

[@PortableProfessional]

For the love of 'dog' haha this is great. Good tip too!!

[@MaraMara89]

I fly ONLY international and never got meal or snack ;) but those were European flights (even thought they were international, they were short - with longest of 4 hours)

[@petek5523]

@@MaraMara89 4 hours is easy with a few snacks, a full meal isn’t necessary 😊

[@angelal6700]

Arby's roast beef sandwich, and pkg of sauce; buy 2-3, open up at home , separate meat from bun to 'dry' a little; assemble& put sauce on, rewrap, freeze. Take out and put in carryon, frozen; they thaw out in couple of hours. Do same with homemade--no mayo, dairy.

[@neilcharles2520]

When flying coach on short flights,i pick up a packaged sandwich at my local grocery store,they are sealed and kept in the cold section..the night before my flight..

[@renee4495]

What Voltage Converter do you use?

[@jeffdriver3000]

You can take ice thru security in your beverage container and you can freeze bottled water or other liquids as long as it is frozen when you go thru security. I am a retired TSA Lead security Officer

[@JBishop25]

I’m a security professional; I absolutely enjoy messing with the security theatre at TSA checkpoints. I love how a jar of peanut butter is a liquid because it doesn’t hold its own form without the jar, but it’s ok on a sandwich. I once emptied a jar of peanut butter into a disposable pie tin, no pie crust, just the tin.

[@dhrtiwalter8670]

I’m going to bring cucumber with hummus between like you showed ❤me

[@mspSelSil]

So does that mean if I have a connecting flight I might not be able to bring my own food all the way? I fly from Germany to England, then to the US. And I would need my food for the England-US flight. But since I have to go through immigration and customs in England, does that mean I won't be able to take my food?

[@letterbox203]

I knew Stan's Monster Mash in thermoses would draw extra TSA attention! Haha. And besides, he is a celebrity and would get more perks that me if I tried the same thing. And yes, these airlines are cracking down on the hacks we all use, unlike a decade ago when they were so lenient and allowed us to carry so much more for free.

[@pad9x]

im lazy. i just pack mixed nuts and protein bars, and sometimes dried fruit 😬

[@shirlynb148]

Off topic BUT I haven’t flown international since before Covid so many carry on rules have changed. Would you recommend bringing your bag to the local airport ahead of time to see if it fits in one of their measuring devices/baskets?

[@Nor1961]

Your airline most likely has their carry-on dimensions clearly stated on their website. Go with that.

[@yaowsers77]

I'm sorry about your condition. It does make things a bit more challenging. My favorite gluten free dish is egg fried rice. Cold day old rice bright to room temp, eggs, scallions, green peas. I like Spam ham but i grew up on it and it's optional. Make sure the rice is loose. In more oil you think you need, scramble the eggs seasoned with salt until about 80% done. Move it to the side a bit and throw in the rice. Mix rice with eggs and cook for a bit. Add salt to taste. Put in peas and add chopped scallions. Cook a little longer and it's done. You can add whatever proteins you'd like.

[@AnoJanJan]

I pack my food/snacks in an insulated food bag, that way it's all in one place & cool - no risk of food poisoning.

[@miltonwaltercompanyllc9605]

Can I pack single dill pickles if it does not include the brine?

[@jerryrohr5096]

Oscar Meyer lunchables are very packable and cheap at the grocery store by the airport. It makes for enough sustenance to get out of the airport and home or to my hotel.

[@PaulSmith-jl7dn]

Love your videos but I hope you don't mind me saying that I think you need to apply a de-esser filter to your audio. It will cut way down on the sibilance that is natural to your voice. I do this with about 40 to 50% of the female voices and about 20% of the male voices I work with. Apologies if this comes across offensive as it's not meant to be.

[@sunnysweden4691]

Before boarding a Salt Lake flight an announcement concerning a fellow passengers' peanut allergy was made prohibiting any peanut containing food items consumed during the flight. So much for the Snickers bar and peanut butter and jelly sandwich I'd packed.

[@MaraMara89]

To be honest if that would be only food I have and I would be really hungry I would ask allergic person to pay for something else from menu or I would eat my sandwich... Why all passengers need to suffer because that one person is there? - that is not fair. And I am saying that as a person with severe allergy to some fragrances/perfume (migraine and heavy nausea) and citruses (thankfully not to the point I would die... at least not yet as symptoms of that allergy seems to be more heavy as I am getting older). I needed to go out of public places/transport before, because someones perfume made me sick - I can't imagine to tell someone else to go out BECAUSE I AM ALLERGIC 🤣

[@roxxyvoxxy5796]

​@MaraMara89 What an utterly horrible attitude. I hope the airline bans you from further travel.

[@roxxyvoxxy5796]

​@MaraMara89 What a repulsive attitude.

[@rondini2]

The whole liquid/gels thing is total security theatre, and does nothing to improve security. Neither does taking off our belts and shoes. Total farce

[@dhrtiwalter8670]

So if flying from USA to Amsterdam then to South Africa, I’ll have to eat everything before I land in Amsterdam and having nothing left for flight to South Africa, right?