What food do you bring on the airplane

[Ann-Marie]

We have connecting flights to Palm Springs, Ca. We will probably be at the airport by 6AM for a 7:20 flight. So we will get something to eat at the airport. We have 1 hour between flights, so I am going to bring food on the plane. I usually bring chips, crackers and the like. However, we are trying to stay away from carbs. What does anyone travel with that will last for awhile without refrigeration?

 

[Karen G]

I've had some pretty good chicken salad with cranberries in little individual serving cans that I got at Costco. Beef jerky, vienna sausages, deviled ham, string cheese, and boiled eggs might be other possibilities.

 

[Ann-Marie]

I've had some pretty good chicken salad with cranberries in little individual serving cans that I got at Costco. Beef jerky, vienna sausages, deviled ham, string cheese, and boiled eggs might be other possibilities.

The only thing is that chicken salad needs to stay cold, and the airlines does not allow an ice pack. I love eggs, but I don't know. Same thing about keeping cold, and they smell!!! :hysterical:

 

[Karen G]

The only thing is that chicken salad needs to stay cold, and the airlines does not allow an ice pack. I love eggs, but I don't know. Same thing about keeping cold, and they smell!!! :hysterical:

The chicken salad I got was in individual cans--didn't need refrigeration.

 

[rsnash]

Crudites - Cut up veggies, put in sandwich baggies. You can buy small containers of hummus or other dips if you like as well.

Regarding things that need to stay chilled: you can get small coolers (six pack or lunch bag sized) that have the gel packs right in the wall of the bag. You put them in the freezer the night before you need to use them. I've never had a problem carrying that on. Just be sure to not bother with any bottled drinks.

 

[Ann-Marie]

The chicken salad I got was in individual cans--didn't need refrigeration.

Chicken salad in individual cans? I have to look for that.

 

[linsj]

Bumble Bee makes individual packs of tuna salad, fat-free tuna salad, chicken salad, and a couple of seasoned tuna salad in cans with a small package of crackers and a spreader. They're often on sale for $1-1.50 each at grocery stores and Big Lots. I almost always carry these since I'm hypoglycemic and irregular opps can throw off my planned eating schedule. I also carry diabetic and protein meal/snack bars.

 

[IngridN]

Protein bars...

 

[Born2Travel]

Please think of those around you and don't bring anything that smells...it might smell good to you, but not to others sitting near you.

 

[Talent312]

The problem is, what if it smells really good?
I once brought a Mesquette Chicken sub sandwich from a Quiznos outlet near the airport.
My row-mates were rather jealous, but I fended them off with a plastic knife.

 

[#1 Cowboys Fan]

The problem is, what if it smells really good?
I once brought a Mesquette Chicken sub sandwich from a Quiznos outlet near the airport.
My row-mates were rather jealous, but I fended them off with a plastic knife.

And no one confiscated the plastic knife??

 

[Ann-Marie]

I'm going to look for the chicken salad in a can. I'm sure my DH will shoot me if I try to bring tuna!!

 

[Liz Wolf-Spada]

I've taken to buying sandwiches etc. at the airport before boarding. I like Max's which has one in Oakland, not sure where else. They are a great deli. You can always bring apples and peanut butter or pb sandwiches or trail mix etc.
Liz

 

[keysfan]

Cheese on crackers or sandwiches.
My favorite is a big crusty bread sandwish with good quality feta cheese, sundried tomatoes and/or roasted red peppers - travels well, doesn't need refrigeration, and is very filling.
Oranges work well too.

 

[GrayFal]

I've taken to buying sandwiches etc. at the airport before boarding. I like Max's which has one in Oakland, not sure where else. They are a great deli. You can always bring apples and peanut butter or pb sandwiches or trail mix etc.
Liz

Forget the Peanutbutter - I have been on several flights lately that they have asked that no bring Peanuts on the plane because a fellow flyer had severe nut allergy....
PLUS - a lot f PB is being recalled for salmonella.

 

[GrayFal]

I've had some pretty good chicken salad with cranberries in little individual serving cans that I got at Costco. Beef jerky, vienna sausages, deviled ham, string cheese, and boiled eggs might be other possibilities.

What is the brand name of that chicken salad with cranberries in a can???
Ann-Marie, let me know if u find it in 'our costco'

 

[Hoc]

You could bring preserved meats, like Pastrami. Nuts don't need refrigeration.

 

[Karen G]

What is the brand name of that chicken salad with cranberries in a can???
Ann-Marie, let me know if u find it in 'our costco'

I've been trying to find it online but so far haven't come up with the exact brand that I know I bought at Costco.

Here is something similar by Bumble Bee, but it's not what I bought because I know the kind I bought had cranberries in it. That was why I bought it because I really like the taste combination.

Voila! Here it is.

 

[Ann-Marie]

Thanks Karen.

 

[Keitht]

....... and boiled eggs might be other possibilities.

Let me know which flights your taking so I can avoid them please. Boiled eggs stink, not to put too fine a point on it, and subjecting other travellers to them is out of order in my opinion.

 

[SherryS]

The Tropical Trail Mix from Sam's Club is one of our favorites. Yummy dried tropical fruits and nuts!

 

[Twinkstarr]

The problem is, what if it smells really good?
I once brought a Mesquette Chicken sub sandwich from a Quiznos outlet near the airport.
My row-mates were rather jealous, but I fended them off with a plastic knife.

:hysterical: I stopped at some deli place at SLC and bought sandwiches for the flight back to DTW. I was slighlty surprised that people were saying "wow what a good idea, why didn't I think of that, as we don't get into DTW until late pm." This was a 10:30am ish flight.

 

[sfwilshire]

My oldest son was working at a Panerra Bread when he flew to Hawaii to meet us a couple of years ago. He went by work and grabbed a bag of food on the way to the airport. I understand the other folks in economy were very jealous since AA didn't give them anything on the long flight from Chicago.

Sheila

 

[silverfox82]

seedless grapes, apples, bananas, granola bars. stuff thats easy to eat, doesn't smell or make a mess.

 

[Talent312]

seedless grapes, apples, bananas, granola bars. stuff thats easy to eat, doesn't smell or make a mess.

What do you do with the apple cores and banana peels?
Throw them out the window? ... Or compost them?