Have a Journey Planner and Have a Great Flight

Written By Arman Zulhajar on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 | 1:22 AM

By Debbie Gerber


Panic! The ridiculous fear that I might starve to death. I can't believe that just because the airline won't feed us on a 3 hour flight I have this feeling that I will be starving and thus I need to take food with me. I shopped for food that will make it through the TSA inspection screening. No liquids allowed; canned shakes, soda, canned tuna, etc are out. I did find some lovely treats so I won't be hungry when the Delta Airlines didn't feed us. I'm not into granola bars. However, I do like the cereal bar version. I bought a couple boxes of those, cheese, cheese sticks, jerky and cracker packages, and various candies. Guess what I didn't starve not only that but I only ate one cereal bar. Beware, at customs the Netherlands authorities said you couldn't take the cheese sticks and jerky in. No meat or cheese of any kind.

This answers the question:

Can I bring food on the plane?

The answer is yes as long as it isn't liquid or packaged so that the TSA can't open it to see what it is.,

2. What kind of foods can I take?

The answer is check with each country as sometimes meats, dairy, fruits and vegetables are not allowed and you can get fined.

3. Do the airlines feed you meals of the flight meals?

Not on flights within the USA but international the still feed you. I had looked up this very question on Delta's website and found that, no, they did not. It said they had sandwiches and fruit plate for sale on the international flights so I stalked up on food. Never mind that it was sleeping hours and I wouldn't have eaten at home during that time.

But guess what? They fed us a very good and filling meal, chicken & green beans or pasta, Caesar salad, roll, cheese, cookies, and drink. Then for breakfast a nasty tasting egg muffin and a banana. I didn't use any of the snacks or food I had taken on that flight, Utah to Amsterdam.

Here is the health tip of the day:

Drink water. Drink lots of water before, during and after you flight. Get up and walk around during the flight to keep the blood moving in your legs. You can ask for more than one drink at a time, i.e. a coke and a water. Take hot chocolate packets and ask for hot water. Take baby powered formula and then ask for water on the plane. Take a neck pillow for long flights. You neighbors shoulder and your neck will thank you. Take ear plugs. Take a set of ear plugs. Take two so you don't have to share with your spouse. Take a coat, sweater or blanket as most flights (other than international) charge for a blanket now. Plan a little and have a great flight.




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