Prefer to eat your own snacks on board? Here’s the rules… (Picture: Getty)
With summer underway, it’s possible you’ve got travel on the brain – whether you’ve got a holiday planned already or itching to get one booked.
If you can swing the price of a getaway – and there are some budget friendly destinations – often the cost of simply being in the airport can really strain your finances.
Airport food and drink is often much higher, and during the cost of living crisis, you might want to keep as much money leftover as you can.
So, with that in mind, can you take your own food through security?
Can you take food through airport security?
Gov.UK confirms that there is indeed a blanket rule for British airports when it comes to bringing food through security.
You might be surprised by the answer on whether food can go through airport security (Picture: Getty)
The UK Government says: ‘Food items and powders in your hand luggage can obstruct images on x-ray machines. Your bags may need to be checked again manually by security. You can put these items in your hold luggage to minimise delays.’
But do any companies enforce their own rules?
EasyJet’s rules for taking food on a plane
The easyJet website confirms that you’re more than welcome to bring your own food on board their planes.
The website states: ‘You can bring food into the cabin, although we do sell a range of delicious food and drink on board. There’s a 100ml limit for liquid food, like soup or custard.’
‘Different countries have different regulations about importing food and drink, so make sure you check the rules for your destination.’
Let’s face it, airplane food has a reputation. You might want to stick to something else (Picture: Getty)
Ryanair’s rules for bringing food onboard
Likewise, if you’ve booked a Ryanair flight, they operate a ‘feel free’ policy – inviting you to bring your own snacks and soft drinks into the cabin.
However, they do have a couple of exclusions – hot drinks and booze.
They say: ‘In the interest of safety we cannot allow passengers to board the plane with hot drinks or consume their own alcohol during the flight.’
TUI’s rules on carrying food on a plane
The Tui website echoes the government’s advice, stating: ‘Food items and powders in your hand luggage can obstruct images on x-ray machines. Your bags may need to be checked again manually by security. You can put these items in your hold luggage to minimise delays.’
Jet2’s rules for taking food on a plane
The only airline that appears to set their own rules are Jet2, who state: ‘You may not bring hot food or hot drinks onboard the aircraft. However, we do offer a great selection of food and drinks to purchase during your flight.’
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