Food and Drink Restrictions on Airplanes

If you are planning to bring something to eat or drink non the airplane, please check the following list before arriving at the airport.

Requirements for Food & Drinks

	Carry-on	Checked
Beverages brought from home or purchased before reaching the security checkpoint in containers LARGER than 3 oz.	No	Yes
Beverages brought from home or purchased before reaching the security checkpoint in a 3 oz. or smaller container and in your quart-size, zip-top plastic bag.	Yes	Yes
Beverages purchased after security screening	Yes	Yes
Baby formula and food, breast milk and other baby items - These are allowed in your carry-on baggage or personal items. You can take these through the security checkpoints and aboard your plane. However, you must be traveling with a baby or toddler. All items including formula or breast milk will be inspected. Learn more on traveling with children.	Yes	Yes
Canned or jarred goods such as soup, sauces, peanut butter, fruits, vegetables and jellies	Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container	Yes
Cheese in pressurized containers	Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container	Yes
Duty free alcohol and other items (Please see our section on Duty Free Items)	Yes, but some restrictions apply.	Yes
Gel based sports supplements	Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container	Yes
Jell-O's	Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container	Yes
Pudding	Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container	Yes
Whipped cream	Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container	Yes
Yogurt or gel like food substances	Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container	Yes

Make Your Trip Better Using 3-1-1

3 –1–1 for carry-ons = 3 ounce bottle or less; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3 oz. container size is a security measure.

Consolidate bottles into one bag and X-ray separately to speed screening.

Be prepared. Each time TSA searches a carry-on it slows down the line. Practicing 3-1-1 will ensure a faster and easier checkpoint experience.

3-1-1 is for short trips. If in doubt, put your liquids in checked luggage.

Declare larger liquids. Prescription medications, baby formula and milk (when traveling with an infant or toddler) are allowed in quantities exceeding three ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bag. Declare these items for inspection at the checkpoint.

Examples of liquids and gels included in these security measures include:
Beverages
Shampoo
Suntan Lotion
Creams
Toothpaste
Hair Gel
Other items of similar consistency

New Passport Requirements for Travelers

AIR TRAVEL – ALL PERSONS traveling by air outside of the United States are required to present a passport book or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States.
LAND AND SEA TRAVEL – ALL PERSONS traveling by land and sea outside of the United States are required to present a passport book/card, or other valid travel documents to enter or re-enter the United States.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PASSPORT BOOK & A PASSPORT CARD?

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