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Bringing Xmas dinner through airport:D

  • 03-01-2010 3:24pm
    #1
    KlodaX
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    I'm flying to Edinburgh tomorrow and I want to bring Christmas with me .... 2 bags of frozen ham and turkey and some cake. The food should be fine cause the journey is short and it will be frozen, but would there be a problem bringing it in my carry on luggage? Edinburgh airport is fine with bringing food across but Dublin airport doesn't mention it on their site. I know they are more awkward on security (now also charging for plastic bags), but only mentions liquids not food.
    Any suggestions?


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  • #2
    nanu nanu
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    Don't put it down your jocks. Id say it's ok if it's dead and not wrapped in tin foil.


  • #3
    kdouglas
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    Best bet would be to call the Dublin Airport Authority and ask; http://www.dublinairportauthority.com/


  • #4
    fenris
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    A friend of mine is a pilot and has had grief over too much sauce on his dinner (chicken korma) exceding the liquid allowance, as opposed to ass loads of aviation fuel under his control!
    - so it probably depends on the level of theatre and common sense of individual staff on the day, if you ring they will probably say no as the safest option.


  • #5
    Victor
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    If its solid food it should be Ok, but have it near the top of your bag.

    There was once a series of incidents where Christmas puddings were being mistaken for explosives of a similar density.

    Of course, make sure that the food is kept at the right temperature.


  • #6
    fenris
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    Aparently marzipan can cause a bit of bother (of the call me Bosco variety) due to how it shows up on some scanners!


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  • #7
    L1011
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    fenris wrote: »
    Aparently marzipan can cause a bit of bother (of the call me Bosco variety) due to how it shows up on some scanners!

    Ah yes, the auld foil wrapped semtex trick ;)


  • #8
    [Deleted User]
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    As someone who's on a break from the scanners, i can conclusively say you won't have a problem leaving Dublin airport with all that stuff in hold baggage.


  • #9
    vektarman
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    KlodaX wrote: »
    I'm flying to Edinburgh tomorrow and I want to bring Christmas with me .... 2 bags of frozen ham and turkey and some cake. The food should be fine cause the journey is short and it will be frozen, but would there be a problem bringing it in my carry on luggage? Edinburgh airport is fine with bringing food across but Dublin airport doesn't mention it on their site. I know they are more awkward on security (now also charging for plastic bags), but only mentions liquids not food.
    Any suggestions?

    Reminds me of the time my Dad brought back a turkey from the UK, it showed up as a mass of bones on the X-ray, he was questioned by security but when they saw what it was they fell around laughing :), didn't want to go off topic but just be aware...


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