In article >,
Janet Wilder > wrote:

> sf wrote:
> > On Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:03:17 -0800, 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".
> >
> > Take off your shoes and belt while you're in line, don't wait to the
> > last minute or the people behind you will not be happy.
> >> 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.
> >
> > Heh.
> >> 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?
> >
> > You have to get to the airport early anyway; so get there a little
> > earlier, check in, go through security and eat a decent meal while
> > waiting for your flight. Then you won't need any snacks onboard.
> > You'll live. It's just across the country, you're not going to Europe
> > or Asia.
> >
>
> I have never been in an airport where there was a "decent meal" for
> under $50. Even a sandwich and a Coke can cost close to $20.

Which airports do you use? I travel a fair amount and I have never had a
problem finding a decent meal at an airport for around $10-15. I am not
looking for gourmet fair at an airport, just something "decent" to fill
my belly before a long flight. A sandwich and a drink does the job in
most cases, or maybe some pizza.