Carry on food Aerlingus European flight

paulsgirl

Does anyone know if you can carry on your own food on an aerlingus flight from Dublin to Portugal? I have a very strict diet and am wondering if I can carry on some chopped carrots, hummus, that kind of thing.

Victor

Solids, yes. Liquids and pastes, no.

If it is a medical requirement, make further enquiries.

wexie

Victor wrote: »

Solids, yes. Liquids and pastes, no.

If it is a medical requirement, make further enquiries.

Would food not be subject to the same rules as other liquids? ie. 100ml?

found this :

Can I bring baby food/milk through security?
Yes, baby food or food for people on special diets is exempt from the new regulations. Passengers are allowed to bring these items through the screening points in the quantities needed during their trip.Passengers may be required to demonstrate that what they are carrying is real and for genuine use and not something less innocent.

paulsgirl

I'm not sure if it would. i have seen others bring food on before but I think it may have been pre-packed food, crisps etc.

0lddog

I've never had a problem with gluten free food in hand luggage. In fact never been asked about it @ security. ( Isnt this a DAA security issue rather than an Aer Lingus issue ? ). Similar experience in other Euroland airports ( but ....... have not had to try Britland ).

If diabetic & you need to take insulin on board ( dont let it go in the hold ) then I'd get a letter from Dr if I were you

HTH

Olddog

paulsgirl

Thanks. No, I'm not diabetic.

Was your gluten free food pre-packed or did you make it yourself? Just wondering if I can bring on fresh food.

Minier81

I have brought on home made sandwiches to numerous flights, no problem. Obviously liquids not allowed but no problem with food.

0lddog

paulsgirl wrote: »

Thanks. No, I'm not diabetic.

Was your gluten free food pre-packed or did you make it yourself? Just wondering if I can bring on fresh food.

Home made sambos, boiled egg or two, slices of smoked fish, fruit, also a sealed bag of GF bread etc etc.

In fact, over time it would all add up to a right little hamper .

sdanseo

And of course you can bring on anything you like that you might have bought airside, liquid or otherwise.

paulsgirl

You've been a great help. Thanks for that.

annieoburns

Another glutenfree person here! I bring loads of food in carry on bag not just for flight but for destination. Only problem I had was with a yogurt that was deemed a liquid and was over the 100 mls... just ! so had to eat it up at the security check to save it being dumped;)

anne burnell

I always bring what I call my picnic for my flight.... sandwiches, mustard and mayo sachets,cup a soups, crisps, sweets I even bring my own decaf coffee and just get hot water on the plane....great if ya on a 4 hour flight to Lanzarote....

Yamanoto

I decline the in-flight meal on long-haul often enough, as I prefer to eat when I want & not then be hemmed in by the tray, for anything up to 40 minutes after service.

With very few exceptions, the food in economy is verging on the inedible anyways.

You'll certainly be fine on Aer Lingus OP & I can't think of another carrier who'd object to you bringing what you mention on-board.

Perhaps eating Durian or similarly offensive smelling food would be expressly prohibited on Asian operators?

Many of the restaurants in Heathrow actually provide menu options specifically tailored to those who wish to bring food on-board their flights.

The airport has also introduced ‘take onboard’ menu options for the 17% of passengers who like to take food to eat on their flight.

http://mediacentre.heathrowairport.com/Press-releases/Around-the-airport-in-80-eats-544.aspx