Thanksgiving week brings massive amounts of travelers to airports across the country. Some folks may actually be bringing their favorite Thanksgiving dishes along with them. But that begs the question – can you bring those Thanksgiving dishes on the plane with you? Well, the TSA is here to help.
The TSA’s Twitter feed (@askTSA) is filled with questions about traveling with food this holiday season, along with all the answers you need.
Thanksgiving food travel tips include:
- PIES, CAKES, & STUFFING: In general, solid foods like pies, cakes, stuffing mix and casseroles can go in a carry-on bag. Gooey pies like blueberry or pecan are okay, and not subject to liquid rules.
- GRAVY, CRANBERRY SAUCE, WINE: Anything liquid, like gravy, cranberry sauce, wine, jam and preserves should be packed in checked luggage.
- TURKEY: Planning to schlep a whole turkey with you? Good news – you can pack it in your carry-on, as long as you have room.
- FROZEN FOODS: Frozen spreadable food and ice packs are allowed in a carry-on or checked bag, but it cannot exceed the 3.4 ounce rule if it’s completely frozen. Even if it’s slightly melted you won’t get it through TSA.
- CREAMY FOODS: Grandma's cream of mushroom green bean casserole? It’s gonna have to be checked. Creamy foods are subject to the same 3.4 oz or less rules as any other liquid.
Who's traveling with a raw OR fully cooked turkey?!?!