There is often an unspoken understanding between Thanksgiving visitors from out of town and the hosts: the hosts will take care of the meal.
But for a lot of people, it's not quite that simple.
This means that as you get ready to board the trip back home for the holiday, it's possible that another passenger will be carrying a turkey or pie.
Of course, we anticipate seeing a lot of travelers flying home with leftovers.
The Transportation Security Administration may anticipate a far wider variety of carry-on items as staff members get ready to screen tens of millions of passengers over the course of the upcoming week.
Turkeys occasionally appear at security checkpoints, which is strange, according to Mark Howell, a spokesman for TSA Southeast.
There are a few things you should be aware of if you're one of the travelers planning to prepare a few meals at home before traveling, regardless of whether you'll be in the usual line (arrive early, if so) or have TSA PreCheck.
3-1-1 applies, as always
The TSA's 3-1-1 regulation continues to govern what is allowed and is not allowed on planes.
It implies that any container of liquid you bring through a checkpoint must be 3.4 ounces or smaller, that all containers must be put in a single, transparent quart-size plastic bag, and that each passenger is only allowed one plastic bag.
The forbidden things practically build up in plastic bins outside checkpoints even on a typical travel day.
The majority of tourists are aware that a large bottle of sunscreen cannot fit in their carry-on luggage.
When it comes to 3-1-1, the ingredients in Thanksgiving entrees and side dishes can be a little unclear.
Bringing Thanksgiving food on a plane
Let's start by stating the obvious: No matter whether you are bringing on a small container of toothpaste or your family's renowned Thanksgiving stuffing, you must observe 3-1-1.
Howell said, "Your solid food, cakes, and pies are going to be OK.
Therefore, you may bring a turkey, ham, chicken, or other suitable dishes.
You should pay particular attention to packing and storing perishables, according to TSA and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
We emphasize "particular attention" because mistakes can be made in the precautions you take to guarantee that your food remains chilled throughout your journey.
As you pass through the checkpoint, any ice packs you utilize must remain frozen.
That also applies to the frozen turkey you purchased at the grocery store.
Howell added that there could occasionally be a problem if the object was partially melted and included liquid.
In that scenario, you should keep it in the freezer until you depart for the airport.
On the other hand, it is normally safe to transport through the checkpoint stuffing, macaroni and cheese, casseroles, pies, pastries, fresh fruit, and vegetables.
Items you can't bring
Before attempting to recreate many other traditional holiday dishes, you should think about the ingredients. In some circumstances, it's a pretty apparent "no-go."
Howell advised packing items larger than 3.4 ounces in a checked bag if they could be pumped, poured, sprayed, or distributed.
Spices are not the only thing that can get through, therefore you should also inspect canned fruits and vegetables.
Be sure to wrap and pack products properly to prevent a mess in case a fragile bottle breaks. Gravies, sauces, jams, jellies, wine, and spirits must travel in checked baggage.
Fortunately, the TSA provides a useful "What can I bring?" function that you can use to type in your item and find out if you can carry it past a checkpoint or if it needs to be checked if you're unsure of what food you can bring with you on the plane.
In conclusion
The checkpoint experience is delayed each time the TSA discovers a forbidden item when scanning luggage.
These delays can build up throughout the week leading up to the holiday, which is predicted to be the busiest in recent memory for travel.
If you intend to bring something through security, such as a bottle of hair gel or your family's favorite Thanksgiving dish, think about if its size and content qualify it.
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