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Mark Thorson > wrote:

> I'm going to be flying across the country soon. It's been
> about 10 years since the last time I flew, so I haven't
> experienced the "security theater".
>
> I've read the TSA rules, and it appears that I can carry
> a quart-size transparent bag stuffed with airline bottles
> of liquor. Not nearly enough for such a long flight,
> but it'll have to do.
>
> I don't see any restrictions on carrying food, just liquids,
> gels, and various types of weapons.
>
> What do you carry by way of food for a long flight?
> What have you tried to carry, but was confiscated?

I try to travel light. The food the airline serves is usually enough for
me. I might bring a bottle of water on board with me, which I purchase
somewhere in the terminal before departure and whatever little snacks I
can find, such as crackers, carrot sticks, Slim Jim's, etc. but that's
it. You didn't say which country you are flying over, but if its the
United States, your flight will likely last around 6-8 hours, from
departure to landing. If you eat a hearty meal at the airport or on your
way to the airport, you should be fine with what's offered by the flight
attendants to eat, and or a light snack midway through the flight.