The holidays, especially the Thanksgiving holiday, are the most popular times of the year for Americans to travel.
Families and individuals travel by car, bus, cruise ship and plane year after year during the most popular holiday weekends for trips.
Traveling can be quite taxing as it is, especially on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Traffic is a nightmare as millions of people are fleeing the metropolis at the same time.
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While it’s much easier to travel alone, families tend to plan their trips when school is out and work is off for a long weekend. Making sure the whole family is packed with everything they need before the day of the trip.
You’ll need the essentials, including clothing, comfortable shoes, cleaning products, electronics, and more — but you might also want to consider packing food for your trip.
Passengers line up at the south security checkpoint as traffic picks up as the Thanksgiving Day holiday approaches, Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, at Denver International Airport in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zlubowski)
Whether you’re loading up on necessities for nursing babies, filling your bag with edible gifts for your hosts, or even considering taking leftovers home — especially on a short flight, You will need to be aware of what food and beverages you can and cannot bring through TSA.
The Transportation Security Administration has a general overview of the food and beverages you can take on board your plane through their website. A six-page list of allowable food items is available at TSA’s dedicated “What can I bring?” Webpage Tools.
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Passengers can also type their items into the search bar to find out which foods can be carried on or need to be checked in.
But you may be curious about most Thanksgiving themed foods, which to bring with you, and which to leave behind.
A host is shown serving Thanksgiving turkey to his friends during a meal at the dining table. (iStock)
“Whether it’s first-run food or leftover food, the same rules apply,” TSA said in a statement to Fox News.
“If you plan to travel with special foods to contribute to the Thanksgiving meal or plan to travel with leftovers, make sure you follow this simple rule to ensure That your food Travel with you: If you can spread it, spread it, spray it, pump it or pour it and it is more than 3.4 ounces, pack it in a checked bag. Do,” the TSA added.
“For example, jams, jellies, cranberry sauce, gravy or beverages in excess of 3.4 ounces must go in a checked bag. Cakes, cookies, pies, meats, casseroles and other solids are an unlimited carry-on. may travel in baggage.”
Thanksgiving food that can be carried through TSA checkpoints
- Homemade or store-bought baked goods
- Frozen, cooked or raw meat
- Casserole
- Baked mac ‘n cheese in a pan
- fresh vegetables
- fresh fruit
- candy
- spices
Each airline passenger is allowed to pack one quarter-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes in a single carry-on bag; However, individual containers may not exceed 3.4 ounces.
This rule extends to beverages, spreads and cooking sprays.
The TSA recommends packing any liquid-like substance in a bag that will check-in.
If travelers manage to find liquid cooking essentials that fits under the 3.4-ounce container threshold, it can be placed inside a clear quart-size resealable bag inside a carry-on bag.
Alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of 70% (over 140 proof) are prohibited in carry-on and checked baggage, according to TSA and the Federal Aviation Administration, a TSA spokesperson told Fox News.
Thanksgiving foods that must be packed in checked baggage
- Homemade or canned cranberry sauce
- Homemade or packaged gravy (jars/cans)
- Wine, champagne or sparkling apple cider
- Canned fruit or vegetables
- Preserves, jams or jellies
- Maple syrup
Almost every solid food item is allowed as a carry-on or checked article, including cooked, raw, or store-bought foods and powders.
For foods that require refrigeration or cooling Preventing foodborne illnessIce packs are allowed, but they must be frozen and not thawed by the time you arrive at the TSA checkpoint.
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On long flights, dry ice can be used — but it cannot exceed 5.5 pounds per passenger and the packaging must be clearly marked and removed according to FAA procedures, a TSA spokesperson told Fox News. told
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Flammable items are not permitted in carry-on or checked baggage for security reasons.
According to the FAA, cake sparklers are not allowed on flights, either, which fall under the same category as fireworks.
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Last but not least, to ensure you have an easy time getting your Thanksgiving meal through checkpoints, the TSA recommends using clear plastic bags and similar containers.
That way, items can be safely removed from carry-on bags when it’s time to check.
Fox News’ Alexandria Hein contributed to this report.
