What foods you can take on the plane
Each country is a new language and customs, an unfamiliar view from the window and special smells and tastes. You want to prolong this pleasure and bring home “that very taste. Even if you travel without luggage. We’ll tell you what foods you can take as carry-on luggage.
Food in your carry-on luggage.
It’s a nice addition to your experience. Contrary to popular belief, food can be taken on board. And often it is even necessary. For example, when traveling with children or following a special diet.
First of all, know the rules of the country and airline requirements for hand luggage. Then you do not have to give your favorite sandwiches to airport staff and the trip will pass easily and tastefully. Let’s figure out what food you can take with you, and what’s better to leave at home.
What you can and can’t take
Food requirements on board vary depending on whether you’re crossing the border or flying in America. If you depart to another country, your belongings will be more strict than on a domestic flight. All because the customs of the other country allows only safe food and drinks to be brought in. And carefully monitors it.
This also applies to taking food out of the country. If you want to treat your foreign friends with black caviar from America or bring home a rare Asian sauce, the customs might not let such products out.
Domestic flights
When flying on a domestic S7 Airlines flight and not crossing the border the items in your backpack are not subject to customs regulations. So you may bring any food you like. As long as they are properly packed and meet cabin baggage regulations.
If you choose the flight in economy class your hand luggage must weigh no more than 10 kg, in business – 15 kg. The size also matters. Measure your backpack – its dimensions should be no more than 55×40×23 cm.
Liquid foods on the plane
Liquids on an airplane are not just water, juice, or alcohol. The list of liquid foods, according to airlines, includes:
- caviar,
- preserves,
- Olives and olives,
- honey,
- jam,
- jellies,
- fruit and vegetable puree,
- yogurt,
- sour cream,
- butter,
- soft cheese,
- pâté,
- gravy,
- soup.
You can take up to one liter of liquid in your hand luggage. And this applies not only to food, but also cosmetics and medicines. Moreover, the volume of one container may not exceed 100 ml. That is, if you want to take honey to the salon, a maximum of 10 jars of 100 ml. And nothing but honey – shampoo, toothpaste and cough syrup must be taken.
On S7 Airlines flights passengers take free products from Duty Free. But be careful, if you fly with another airline or with a connecting flight. Study the rules carefully, otherwise you may have to part with your valuable purchases. Especially if you do not wait until you return home and opened the package in the sky.
What to take for yourself
You can take a light snack for yourself:
- sandwiches,
- chocolate or candy bars,
- a mix of nuts and dried fruit,
- fruit.
During takeoff and landing, chewing gum or lollipops come in handy. They are taken to calm the vestibular system and not to stick in the ears.
All foodstuffs you take on board should not smell or crumble too much. Sandwiches with smoked sausage, garlic and ketchup should be left at home or eaten at the airport before departure. Cut up fruit, bread, and cheese at home and put them in an airtight container. Remember that you can’t take a knife or any cutting objects in your carry-on luggage, right?
