Jet2, Ryanair, easyJet and Tui rules on taking food on planes

As summer holiday season is on the horizon, many travellers are drawing up their vacation plans. A handy tip to ward off extravagant holiday expenditures is to pack your own nibbles ahead of setting off for the airport.

Whilst airports offer an abundance of dining choices, the tariffs can be steep. So what's the protocol for bringing your own grub aboard?

Normally, airports prohibit any liquids above 100ml from passing through security, although this rule is gradually changing thanks to a new system. Any smaller volumes have to be stowed in a transparent plastic bag.

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Such items include jams, chutneys and yoghurts.

The Gov.uk website suggests: "Food items and powders in your hand luggage can obstruct images on x-ray machines.", reports MyLondon.

It goes on: "Your bags may need to be checked again manually by security. You can put these items in your hold luggage to minimise delays."

However, structural policies tend to vary across airlines. The following are the explicit guidelines of some favoured holiday airlines.

Tui

In line with government advice, Tui has informed passengers via its online platform: "Food items and powders in your hand luggage can obstruct images on x-ray machines. Your bags may need to be checked again manually by security. You can put these items in your hold luggage to minimise delays."

Ryanair

Ryanair adopts a laid-back policy, permitting passengers to carry their own snacks and non-alcoholic drinks onto the plane, but firmly prohibits hot beverages.

Jet2

Jet2's policy is clearly defined on its website, stating: "You may not bring hot food or hot drinks onboard the aircraft. However, we do offer a great selection of food and drinks to purchase during your flight."

easyJet

easyJet also provides straightforward guidelines, as noted on their website: "You can bring food into the cabin, although we do sell a range of delicious food and drink on board. There's a 100ml limit for liquid food, like soup or custard."

Additionally, easyJet advises travellers to be aware of different countries' import regulations regarding food and drink, urging them to check the rules applicable to their destinations.