When you’re up in the sky on a plane, having a little snack or drink can make the trip that much nicer – and, once you’ve found your seat and the plane takes off, it’s always fun to see the cabin crew come by with their trolley full of goodies.
It’s handy to be able to buy food and drinks when you’re flying, whether you’re with your family, your partner, or on your own.
Lots of people like airlines like Ryanair, easyJet, and TUI because they sell snacks and drinks on the plane. And, if you’re going on a longer trip with airlines like British Airways, they even give you meals and drinks for free. Plus, you can usually bring your own snacks if you want to.
But, there are some things you can’t take on planes when travelling, reports Birmingham Live.
Each airline has its own rules, but there are some things that all of them agree you shouldn’t bring – here’s what you can’t bring to eat or drink on easyJet, TUI, and other airlines.
TUI
For TUI, they say: “You can bring food for consumption during the flight. Do mind that this is only possible if you have purchased it after the customs checkpoint in the tax-free zone at the airport.
“In case of certain food allergies you can bring your own prepared meal on board upon presenting a medical certificate.”
However, fliers are prohibited from consuming any alcohol that wasn’t purchased on the plane.
easyJet
Similarly, easyJet said: “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.”
This last bit could technically mean you shouldn’t bring, for example, a sandwich containing meat or dairy into the EU, as it could be confiscated. easyJet also said: “It’s strictly forbidden to drink any alcohol that has not been purchased on board the aircraft and those found consuming their own alcohol may face prosecution.”
Ryanair
Ryanair has a “feel free” policy allowing passengers to bring on food and soft drinks, but hot and/or alcoholic drinks are not allowed. 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.”
British Airways
According to the BA website, passengers can bring “solid foods”, such as sandwiches and biscuits, on board. It adds: “The same restrictions for liquids apply to liquid foods, e.g. drinks, soups, sauces, jam or jelly.
“Be aware that there are no facilities to warm or refrigerate anything that you bring onboard.”
Further guidance states: “We don’t serve peanuts on board our flights, due to the number of customers with allergies, and we ask that you do not bring them into the cabin.”
Jet2
Jet2 also bans hot drinks, as well as hot food. Guidance on its website reads: “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.”
