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TUI, easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2 ban these food and drink items on flights
TUI, easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2 ban these food and drink items on flights
When jetting off abroad, it can be useful to have something to eat and drink during the flight - but there are certain items you can't bring on board
There are different rules regarding what you can carry onto a flight
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When travelling abroad, it pays to be prepared with a bite and a sip to enjoy whilst you're up in the air. Carriers including easyJet, TUI and Ryanair all have a range of snacks and drinks available for passengers to buy in-flight.
However, buying refreshments mid-air can often come at a hefty price, which, especially when catering to a whole family, can significantly add up. The good thing is that more often than not, you're welcome to bring your own nibbles aboard the aircraft, although certain items are no-gos.
Leading airlines, including easyJet, Ryanair, and Jet2, have varying rules regarding the type of food and drinks passengers are permitted to bring on board. While airline policies may differ, it's essential for passengers to be aware of these restrictions before their flight.
Tui staff cannot heat meals for customers during the flight
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TUI
For TUI travellers, if you find yourself on a journey exceeding seven hours, you'll receive a complimentary meal and some drinks. On shorter trips, however, a trolley offers a selection of beverages and munchies for purchase, though you're equally permitted to bring along personal food provisions, reports the Liverpool Echo.
TUI recommends packing "low-risk food such as pre-made sandwiches and snacks that can be eaten cold" also noting that their staff can't warm up any meals – with an exception made for heating baby bottles.
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A further stipulation is that any alcohol for consumption must be purchased onboard. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here
easyJet
People can bring food aboard easyJet flights but there are some restrictions
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When flying with easyJet, passengers can bring their own food on board, but the airline also offers an in-flight menu featuring a diverse range of options. However, easyJet cautions passengers to be mindful of regulations surrounding the importation of certain foods into their destination country.
According to their website, "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."
Furthermore, it's stated that "Different countries have different regulations about importing food and drink, so make sure you check the rules for your destination."
Hot Drinks can be taken aboard easyJet flights, but these must be bought at the airport, and have a tight lid on them due to safety reasons.
Ryanair
Ryanair operates under a "feel free" policy
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Ryanair operates under a "feel free" policy, allowing passengers to bring food and soft drinks on board. Nevertheless, there are restrictions in place for hot and alcoholic beverages.
As specified on their website: "In the interest of safety we cannot allow passengers to board the plane with hot drinks or consume their own alcohol during the flight."
Jet2
Jet2 has stricter rules, prohibiting both hot food and beverages from being brought on board. Their website clearly states, "You may not bring hot food or hot drinks onboard the aircraft."
Instead, passengers are encouraged to take advantage of Jet2's extensive selection of in-flight meals and snacks, with the operator highlighting that "we do offer a great selection of food and drinks to purchase during your flight."
Travellers are prohibited from bringing "items which in our reasonable opinion are unsuitable for carriage by reason of their weight, size or character or which are fragile or perishable or which may affect the safety, health or comfort of other passengers or crew, this may include hot or strong smelling foods and drinks."
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It is also crucial to note that, regardless of the airline, new regulations ban the importation of meat and dairy products into the EU.
This includes items that contain these ingredients, such as sandwiches, and applies regardless of whether the items were purchased at the airport.
