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Foods that are allowed and not allowed on flights

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Foods that you can and can't carry on flight!

Some people believe that the best part of travelling is the journey rather than the destination. And accept it or not, what you carry with yourself to eat makes the journey a hundred times better. You not only have food security but also save your pocket from suffering a significant hole by not buying the supremely pricey food on an aeroplane. But the world can never be a perfect place and one of the examples to prove it is the long list of foods that we are not allowed to carry with ourselves. Just like there is some positive in the negative, there’s an equally long list of items that you are allowed to carry with yourselves. Read on to find out what the Transport Security System approves and disapproves of:

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Sandwiches- YES!

Starting on a positive note, our favourite of all times, sandwiches are a yes on the aeroplane. But do keep in mind to wrap them completely and not fill them up with too much sauce.

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Wine/ Liquor- NO!

As much as we’d love a relaxing flight and some wine on the side with our delicious sandwiches, wines, beers or any beverage that you have not bought from duty-free are not allowed on your flight.

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Firm cheese- YES!

As long as it is firm, cheese is not an issue to be carried on your flight but liquid cheeses such as cream cheese or blue cheese can be a bit of a problem. Carrying a block of parmesan or cheddar will not give you a stop on the screening counter.

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Canned food- NO!

Even if they are sealed, canned goods are likely to go through checking. This also falls under the rule that allows carrying just 100ml of liquid. If you are lucky, your canned item might get through but in most cases, it doesn’t.

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Spices- YES!

All you need to do is wrap them up real well and spare no space for them to spill all over your luggage, carrying spices is one of the easiest things to carry while travelling by air.

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Nutella- NO!

The 100ml rule is pretty strict, you know! Even if it is your favourite spread and you planned on licking off the whole bottles in the next 3 hours of your flight, those plans will go to the dustbin along with your shiny bottle of Nutella if it is more than 100ml.

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Baby food- YES!

No one wants hungry toddlers because it is more than likely that they’d be crying otherwise. So, baby food is usually allowed on flights even if it exceeds the 100ml bar a little bit. However, the security might open the container to check anything that is above the 100ml bar. If it is just baby food that you are carrying, you are good to go!

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Soup - NO!

Like most liquid can be a problem on a flight, soups over 100 ml can also be a complete no-no. While you can carry it in your checked-in bag, it is advised not to because who wants the risk soup spilt everywhere?

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Sliced fruits- YES!

Sliced fruits are not a problem if you are travelling by air. Remember to wrap them up carefully or put them on a plastic container.

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Jams- NO!

Just bought a fresh bottle of expensive jam? It will be difficult to pass through the security if it is over 100ml. Jams below 100 ml, completely wrapped in a plastic bag are still fine but anything over the decided limit can be a reason for you to leave it behind.

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Sameer Divekar

2261 days ago

Whoa.. Yes.. No.. Yes.. No

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