I have no idea lizzie. Especially when you can buy it so cheaply.

Out of curiosity mammacl, what did you think would happen to the popcorn? I don't understand.

Some thoughts:
1. I don't think it is a dumb question. I don't remember much from a physics class more than 30 years ago.
2. You cannot always enter your name and get all your postings. I did that yesterday, and my post from the day before did not show up.
3. There IS a clique on this board, or rather, "favored posters."
4. Perhaps mommacl may be staying in a hotel that doesn't serve popcorn. Or, she may not have a car or the time to go to the grocery store once she arrives.

mommacl~ the lounge might be a better place to inquire.. they are pretty relaxed over there and this is food related. Being Friday and almost St. Patty's Day, the beer is already being served on the Lido deck;)

That said, I called my aviation savvy friend to get some tech help on this subject. He recently completed rehab for a serious corn addiction. It was genetetic as well. His dad was a cobbler, and served in the Cornish army as a kernel.
He says your microwave bag will be fine. Lots of things don't inflate with protection at 35000 feet. Trust me on that one.
In the rare event that popping lasts for more than four hours, please call a doctor. I prefer plain, since the sodium causes one's ankles to look much like a the Pillsbury Doughboy on steroids, and can ruin even the sturdiest Manolo Ouchnik.
Happy Friday, J((C))

If you have a telephone number, email, or address of the pop corn company why not contact them and ask them. You have presented a resonable question. If the company has a decent customer service I am sure they would answer your question.

What is so special about this particulat pop corn by the way?

I'm sure we've all heard the saying - there is no such thing as a stupid question, only a stupid answer -

lighten up everyone !
jetset, funny bit :)

I was curious enough to want to see what this post was about - and Keith I thought the link was very interesting - and now, I too want to know what kind of popcorn is this you are bringing - is it just your favorite or a special gift b/c I think it must be delicious to warrant room in your luggage and I want some !!! :)

gracie,

When I click on my name, the list is often not current. But clicking the reload button brings it up to date.

Keith

Someone please tell me what the OP thought would happen? I really want to know, I'm not snarking.

If your popcorn pops on the airplane then it will be due to the plane being on fire. At that point you'll have bigger fish to fry.

I'm sure that, if it were dangerous to fly with unpopped popcorn, the airlines would have signs warning us of that fact don't you?

A silly question perhaps but not enough to warrant meanness folks.

GoT,

I believe, like the buttons on a too tight blouse, the OP is fearful a rogue popped kernel will find its way into the eye of the pilot rendering him useless.

Anybody know the pressure in the cargo hold? I am just curious. I know it is pressurized somewhat - otherwise issues like space bags inflating and things would be a problem and animals couldn't be transported in the cargo hold. I am just wondering if anyone knows how much the cargo hold is pressurized.

Being that often there are live animals in cargo, I'm sure it is pressurized just like the the rest of the plane.

gracie: &quot;<i>You cannot always enter your name and get all your postings. I did that yesterday, and my post from the day before did not show up.</i>&quot;

No - not &quot;enter&quot; your name (as in the search box). You need to <u>click</u> on your name where it is underlined. (Either at the top of the page or w/i a thread itself)

&quot;Entering&quot; your name doesn't work.

I'm thinking that getting your microwave on board to help satisfy your mid-flight snack needs might be a little difficult ...

LIGHTEN UP PEOPLE. It's Friday.

Anyone else jonesing for popcorn now?

Note - before I was rude, I answered the post the first time it appeared.

Reply to <font color="blue">J Correa<font color="black">,
Yahoo search results:
&quot;Cargo holds are pressurized the same as the cabin (for structural reasons, but if you still need convincing: they transport pets in that compartment too), to about 10-11 psi.&quot;

However, suspect that cargo temperature is not as well controlled, though not enough to pop corn.:S-

Reply to <font color="blue">peterboy<font color="black">,
Don't know about popcorn:? but just found out that aerosol cans can be considered hazardous material on a plane and can't recall warnings against this either.
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I have a question:
and yes, I am terrible at physics, etc....
but
if the pressure is so controlled in the cargo area - how come if I pack certain cosmetics/liquids/containers with &quot;pop up lids&quot; in my suitcase in the cargo area, the tops of those have popped off during the flight -
or, the top didn't pop, but the container is appears it is 'ready to explode'

so why sometimes is there toothpaste or some product like that all over the place and other times not?

and why does this never happen when I used to be able to carry on the exact same bottle of product?

We have put bags of microwave popcorn in our checked luggae many times, and have never had a problem.

Sometimes, when we are going a ski vacation where we will be staying in a condo for a week, we bring some snacks in our luggage to decrease the trips to the grocery store, which can be both expensive and inconvenient. We've taken things we already had at home, such as microwave popcorn, granola bars, cocoa mix, apple cider mix, sweetener (why buy 100 when I only need 7 for the week?), coffee packets that make one pot, etc.

Reply to <font color="blue">escargot<font color="black">,
At least three things come to mind that could cause what you describe, temperature and pressure and baggage handling. First, even though the plane is pressurized at high altitudes, the pressure in flight is still lower than that on the ground.

Additionally web search of pet transportation complaints suggests cargo temperature may not be well controlled, so if the pressure is reduced and the temperature in the hold is different than the cabin that might produce the effects you describe.

Lastly have you ever watched luggage being transported to and from a plane?
Sometimes bags get stacked and unless your packing in a metal suitcase, the pressure from the weight of other bags might cause the same problem you describe which by the way I have also witnessed firsthand.:S-</font></font>

JohnD, that is why the informal title of baggage handlers is 'tossing bags'for such and such airline.