These 3 European Airlines Bans Foods and Drinks on Flights

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SWORDS- When flying with easyJet (U2) from Luton Airport (LTN) or boarding a Ryanair (FR) flight at London Stansted (STN), travelers often consider bringing their own food to avoid onboard costs.

Similarly, Jet2 (LS) and TUI Airways (BY), operating out of Manchester (MAN) and Dublin (DUB), permit some personal snacks onboard, but restrictions apply, especially on hot meals and alcohol.

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Airline Food Rules Every Passenger Should Know

Each airline has specific policies on what passengers can bring and consume on board. While personal snacks are generally allowed, there are clear restrictions concerning food safety, liquids, and alcohol.

Airlines discourage items that could impact comfort or hygiene, including perishable foods, hot meals, or those with strong odors.

Cabin crews reserve the right to deny boarding with such items. While pre-packed snacks are generally acceptable, passengers should use discretion and consider fellow travelers when choosing what to bring aboard.

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TUI Airways (BY)

On long-haul TUI flights exceeding seven hours, passengers receive complimentary meals and beverages. For shorter journeys, a trolley service offers snacks and drinks for purchase. Passengers may bring their own food, provided it is low-risk, such as cold sandwiches.

Heating food onboard is not permitted, except for baby bottles. Importantly, any alcoholic beverages brought from outside the aircraft may not be consumed during the flight.

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easyJet (U2)

easyJet allows food in the cabin, noting that snacks and beverages are also sold on board. Liquids, including soups and custards, must adhere to the 100ml limit. Hot drinks are permitted only if securely lidded and purchased at the airport.

Passengers are encouraged to check the food import rules of their destination country before departure.

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Ryanair (FR)

Ryanair’s “feel free” policy allows passengers to bring food and soft drinks but explicitly bans boarding with hot drinks.

Additionally, consuming personal alcohol onboard is not allowed. The airline emphasizes passenger safety and cabin cleanliness as the reason for these restrictions.

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Jet2 (LS)

Jet2 has the strictest approach. It prohibits all hot food and beverages on board. As per the airline’s guidelines, passengers must avoid bringing items that may affect others due to strong smells or excessive size.

The airline’s onboard service provides snacks and beverages for purchase, ensuring availability without compromising cabin standards.

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EU Restrictions

Regardless of airline policy, passengers flying into the European Union must adhere to EU-wide food import regulations.

No meat or dairy, whether in sandwiches or ready meals, is permitted from non-EU countries. This restriction applies even if the food was purchased at an airport prior to departure.

According to the Daily Record, many travelers are caught off guard by this rule and have their food items confiscated upon arrival.

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Bottom Line

All airlines, including TUI (TU), easyJet (U2), Ryanair (FR), and Jet2 (LS), prohibit consuming personal alcohol onboard to maintain safety and compliance. Baby food policies are more flexible, with up to one liter of solid baby food permitted, and liquids like milk in 100ml clear containers.

Travelers should consume or discard food before landing, as EU regulations ban meat and dairy imports from non-EU countries, including the UK.

Strong-smelling foods, like certain cheeses, may also be restricted to ensure passenger comfort. Always check airline websites and the destination country’s rules before packing snacks.

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