Pack a well-balanced and healthy variety of solid snacks. Unpeeled fruits are the easiest option for snacks as these require no additional wrapping or management. Nuts and trail mix are another easy solid snack. All foods must be wrapped. Place these items in 3-ounce snack bags or inside 3-ounce containers.
Vegetables, such as celery and carrot sticks, are easily stored in zip-top bags or lunch box compartments. Put crackers, sliced cheese, meats, olives and fruit into a bento box for a mile-high antipasto appetizer.
Store soft foods and liquids in 3-ounce or smaller containers. For a heartier and more rounded snack, try packing peanut butter for your apple or hummus for your veggies. Salad dressings and pre-made or homemade dips complement a sandwich or pretzels.
Get creative, but remember to keep it under 3 ounces. Bringing 3 ounces of a beverage is not very useful, so bring a reusable hard shell water bottle to fill up once past the security check point or wait for drinks on the flight. Put all food items in your quart-sized zip-top bag.
Ship foods you cannot bring along. When packing snacks or food for a flight, be mindful of the people around you. Strong-smelling foods may be delicious to eat, but could be stomach turning to a neighboring passenger.
If you have liquid food gifts you'd like to bring that are over 3 ounces, it's best to call the airline or TSA before your flight. Certain food items are allowed on the plane, such as pies or cakes, but it's better to check before you fly, otherwise you may have to leave your gift behind at the airport.
