Best Snacks For Airplane Travel

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Travel days can be fun, but airplane food is definitely not, so it’s best to bring your own snacks. Below is a collection of the best snacks for airplane travel.

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Things To Keep In Mind:

*Consider Perishability/Length Of Travel Day

If you are going on a trans atlantic flight, be sure to eat any perishable snacks in a timely manner or opt for a non-perishable option.

*Variety Is Key

Options are key especially on a long flight where you may crave both sweet and salty snacks.

*Sanitizer & Wipes

Be sure to have some way to sanitize your eating surface as well as your hands. Also be sure to have napkins or some other way to clean up afterwards.

*Some Foods Count As Liquids

Be sure to check if the snack you plan to bring counts as a liquid.

*Easy To Retrieve For TSA

A bag of snacks are usually flagged on the TSA scanning machine so keep your snacks in an easy place to remove from your luggage.

*Utensil Free Is Best

Try to only eat snacks that you don’t need utensils for. It is much more convenient.

Best Airplane Snacks

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1)Popcorn

Tasty, simple, and comes in a variety in flavors. My favorite is kettle corn.

2)Dried Fruit

Lots of options for the type of dried fruit and you don’t have to worry about perishability as much.

My personal favorite is mango.

3)Trail Mix

Also comes in a lot of combinations or you can create your own combination of mix.

4)Nuts

If you prefer to not mix your nuts with other foods, you can go for the plain nuts option.

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5)Fruit

Although you will have to eat the fruit pretty fast if it’s already cut up, it’s a simple snack that is also fairly healthy.

6)Protein Bars

Easy to keep on hand and good for supplementing a sub-par economy meal on a flight.

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7)Granola

Similar to trail mix, a crispy snack usually made with oats and can be combined with other foods like yogurt.

8)Hard Boiled Eggs

High in protein and simple to make.

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9)Hummus & Veggies

Tasty and helps you with your vegetable intake while traveling.

10)Beef/Turkey Jerky

Travel-friendly meat option.

11)Cheese and Crackers

Classic combination, just be sure to eat the cheese before it spoils.

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12)Instant Oatmeal

Just ask for a cup of hot water on your flight and you can make your own breakfast snack in the sky.

13)Sandwich

Perishability is quick, but a good option for a larger snack during a travel day.

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14)Pretzels

Although you may get a free bag on a domestic flight, these are good to keep on hand.

15)Muffins

A good pairing with your morning coffee for an early morning flight.

16)Chips

Not very healthy, but a comforting snack.

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17)Candy

Not healthy, but a fun treat to have during a stressful travel day.

A slightly healthier option is fruit snacks

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