Disney4me Posted November 25 Report Share Posted November 25 Traveling for Thanksgiving this year? Orlando International Airport Thanksgiving is one of the busiest air-traveling days of the year. There are a forecasted 50,000+ flights expected on Tuesday, November 26th alone, with many more coming throughout the week as everyone heads to their Thanksgiving destinations. If you’re traveling for Turkey Day, you’re definitely not alone. That’s why the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) is prepared and sharing useful tips for which food you can and cannot take through security with you! This year, the TSA is projecting to screen 18.3 million people from Tuesday, November 26th through Monday, December 2nd. This is an increase in people by about 6% from last year. The busiest projected days this week are expected to be Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday following the holiday. Allegiant at Sanford Airport If you’ve agreed to bring a dish to share to your gathering and are planning on flying to get there, you’ll need to be aware of what you can and cannot bring in your checked bag. Most foods can be taken through security, but there are a few that cannot. Knowing what you can and can’t take with you in your carry-on and being prepared can expedite the long lines expected at the checkpoints. Security Lines at MCO A tip the TSA provides is simple. “If it’s a solid item, then it can go through a checkpoint. However, if you can spill it, spread it, spray it, pump it, or pour it, and it’s larger than 3.4 ounces, then it should go in a checked bag.” Food items will also often need additional screening, so be prepared by placing them in easily accessible locations of your carry-on so you can quickly remove them and place them in a bin at the checkpoint. Crowds at security To keep things relatively simple, TSA provided a list of foods you can take through a security checkpoint and those that you cannot. Thanksgiving foods that can be carried through a TSA checkpoint Baked goods — Homemade or store-bought pies, cakes, cookies, brownies and other sweet treats Meats — Turkey, chicken, ham, steak. Frozen, cooked or uncooked Stuffing — Cooked, uncooked, in a box or in a bag Casseroles — Traditional green beans and onion straws or something more exotic Mac ‘n Cheese — Cooked in a pan or traveling with the ingredients to cook it at your destination Fresh vegetables — Potatoes, yams, broccoli, green beans, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, beets, radishes, carrots, squash, greens Fresh fruit — Apples, pears, pineapple, lemons, limes, cranberries, blueberries, strawberries, bananas, kiwi Candy Spices Also, if you plan to bring cold or frozen foods, the ice used to keep them cold must be frozen solid in order for them to go through security and not melted. Keeping foods properly stored and chilled is important in preventing foodborne illness, so consider this when packing as well. ©TSA Thanksgiving foods that should be carefully packed with your checked baggage Cranberry sauce — Homemade or canned are spreadable, so check them. Gravy — Homemade or in a jar/can Wine, champagne, sparking apple cider Canned fruit or vegetables — It’s got liquid in the can, so check them. Preserves, jams, and jellies — They are spreadable, so it is best to check them. Maple syrup ©TSA If you have questions prior to getting to security about what you can and cannot take through the checkpoints, you can download the myTSA app and check the “What can I bring?” feature. Or you can ask on Twitter or Facebook at @AskTSA. You can also send your questions to AskTSA by texting “Travel” to 275-872. ©AP Being properly prepared and packed can help keep security lines moving during these very busy holiday travel days. Consider these tips and rules as you prepare to fly this week! Have a great Thanksgiving and safe travels! For more travel news, keep following DFB! It Just Got EASIER To Travel with TSA PreCheck Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you traveling for Thanksgiving? Let us know in the comments!The post 3 Warnings Issued by TSA To Make Thanksgiving Travel EASIER first appeared on the disney food blog.View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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