Bringing meal on airplane
Sep 14th, 2006, 11:24 AM
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Bringing meal on airplane
I don't eat food served on the airlines. I always pack a "gourmet" picnic and take it onboard for my in-flight meal. Can anyone tell me about their actual personal experiences, since the new security measures have gone into effect, with bringing their own meals on board? I plan to bring a pasta salad (the salad will be already dressed), beef carpaccio, olives, slices of cheese and crackers. Thank you.
Sep 14th, 2006, 11:37 AM
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we have no idea where you are flying from but all you need to do is call your airline.
i called them with a similar food question and they told me exactly their restrictions.
no sense anyone telling you their experience as things could change. so.. call the airline.
for what it is worth, i was told by us air,europe bound,(august 31, 2006,) that i could take foods, but no liquids, pastes or gels.
sandwiches/cookies/ fruit.. no problem.
i called them with a similar food question and they told me exactly their restrictions.
no sense anyone telling you their experience as things could change. so.. call the airline.
for what it is worth, i was told by us air,europe bound,(august 31, 2006,) that i could take foods, but no liquids, pastes or gels.
sandwiches/cookies/ fruit.. no problem.
Sep 14th, 2006, 12:04 PM
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In other words, Continental.
I still think if you want THE answer you need to call them.
IMOiIt won't help much if you show up with that food for you to say, "But when so-and-so flew on your airline this/that/the other thing happened..."
I still think if you want THE answer you need to call them.
IMOiIt won't help much if you show up with that food for you to say, "But when so-and-so flew on your airline this/that/the other thing happened..."
Sep 14th, 2006, 12:51 PM
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Besides airlines requirements, I am careful about taking more odorifous (sp) items on the plane. Nothing worse than someone next to you opening up a salami sandwich with onions. I'm wondering about a pasta salad with dressing, beef carpaccio and olives...
Sep 14th, 2006, 04:11 PM
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Suddenly I'm reminded of the time we flew home via Dallas. A bunch of people were chomping down BarBQ from a stand right by our departure gate and it really smelled up the plane. When we arrived in Ft. Myers, our friend picking us up said, "oh, you've been eating BarBQ?" That's how strong the smell was. It was now penetrating our clothes.
Sep 14th, 2006, 09:21 PM
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One of the reasons that airline food is often so insipid is because they have to avoid anything that smells. Every now and then there is a stunning exception and it makes you realize that it is an important detail. I was flying on Thai Airways from Bangkok to Hanoi once and they served prawns roasted in garlic. The aroma was divine but would have disgusted many people not used to such things -- but it was acceptable in that part of the world. I was still smelling the meal at my hotel in Hanoi.
Sep 15th, 2006, 06:03 AM
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My dad, a native of Minneapolis, has brought White Castles on many a plane trip, usually back to his home in California (where there are no White Castles).
However, he has recently switched from bringing them on to eat topacking them securely in a cooler (carry-on), well wrapped, and consuming them at home. He said he can fit about 50 sliders in a cooler.
However, he has recently switched from bringing them on to eat topacking them securely in a cooler (carry-on), well wrapped, and consuming them at home. He said he can fit about 50 sliders in a cooler.
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