A couple Q's about flying

[codygirl5150]

Does anyone know if you can still brings snacks on the plane? Also, does anyone know if you can bring wet wipes? It's been a while since we've flown. We leave in 44 days!!! Thanks.

 

[jemiaule]

Not sure on wipes but you can bring snacks. My parents just got back from vacation and flew American. They were told that in addition to their 2 carry ons they could each bring snacks in a bag if all materials (packaging) was disposable.

 

[salmoneous]

Snacks are fine as long as they aren't liquid or gels. So no pudding, jello or salad dressing (though dressing on a salad if fine - go figure).

Wet wipes are probably OK. People seem to be bringing them on without problem. But there's always a chance they will get taken, so have a backup just in case.

 

[OKW Lover]

Snacks are fine. Check out www.tsa.gov for the official answers to all your questions.

 

[shafke]

Snacks are fine as long as they aren't liquid or gels. So no pudding, jello or salad dressing (though dressing on a salad if fine - go figure).

Wet wipes are probably OK. People seem to be bringing them on without problem. But there's always a chance they will get taken, so have a backup just in case.

As I understand it...
You won't be able to bring liquids or gels through security. I think that includes juice boxes, water bottles, soda, etc. However, you can purchase these once you are past security and bring them on the plane.

 

[thebrain]

So if I have to buy juice for my kids after I clear security, and we have a 6 a.m. flight from a relatively small airport where the concessionaires aren't open at 5:30 a.m. when we board the plane, so that means we will have to wait until we are in the air and the flight attendants are giving out the free drinks, do you think anyone will mind listening to my screaming children? Oh wait, didn't they just throw a family with a screaming three year old off the airplane? I guess we will be the next family thrown off an airplane. All because my 18 month old DD will be thirsty and unable to bring her non-exploding juice box on the airplane. We leave in 64 days - watch the news stations for us!

Sorry for the vent but with all of the precise planning I've been doing for our much awaited 7 days and 6 nights in WDW, I struggle with the concept that my two toddlers may be confused for terrorists because they are sucking on juice boxes.

 

[chrismom2005]

you are allowed to bring drinks for children on the planes i dont know about juice boxs but juice in a sippy cup they will allow. i hope they allow wet wipes cause when i fly i will have a six month old and may have to do a diaper change

 

[kaytieeldr]

Sarcasm really isn't necessary. From the TSA website:
"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".
Even if this were not the case, in a relatively small airport with thirty minutes between when the concessionaires open and when the plane departs there doesn't appear to be a reason why passengers wouldn't have time to purchase the desired juice, etc.

 

[ClarabelleCowFan]

Even if this were not the case, in a relatively small airport with thirty minutes between when the concessionaires open and when the plane departs there doesn't appear to be a reason why passengers wouldn't have time to purchase the desired juice, etc.

It doesn't take but a moment to buy juice so 30 minutes is plenty of time. Depending on the size of the plane you don't start boarding until 20-30 minutes before takeoff time.

You can also NICELY ask the Flight Attendant when you board if you could please have a juice before takeoff to pour into the sippy cup to help alleviate the pressure on your little one's ears on takeoff. I can guarantee you that if you use even a hint of the sarcasm in your post on the FA then you won't be getting any juice! The airlines don't make these rules, TSA does.

Also make sure to get to the airport EARLY even though it is a 6am flight. I have found that even at small airports that security lines are VERY long first thing in the AM because usually every airline has at least 1 early AM flight so the lines for security back up quickly. Allow tons of extra time to avoid the stress of rushing thru the TSA line.

Good luck.

 

[codygirl5150]

Thanks everyone...I was thinking of taking a couple mini cereal boxes and maybe some Little Debbies....I'll just get the juice while we're waiting. I appreciate everyone's help!

 

[dsneygirl]

I've flown 3 times with my infant so and have had no problem with wipes and security.

 

[tjmw2727]

So if I have to buy juice for my kids after I clear security, and we have a 6 a.m. flight from a relatively small airport where the concessionaires aren't open at 5:30 a.m. when we board the plane, so that means we will have to wait until we are in the air and the flight attendants are giving out the free drinks, do you think anyone will mind listening to my screaming children? Oh wait, didn't they just throw a family with a screaming three year old off the airplane? I guess we will be the next family thrown off an airplane. All because my 18 month old DD will be thirsty and unable to bring her non-exploding juice box on the airplane. We leave in 64 days - watch the news stations for us!

Sorry for the vent but with all of the precise planning I've been doing for our much awaited 7 days and 6 nights in WDW, I struggle with the concept that my two toddlers may be confused for terrorists because they are sucking on juice boxes.

Oh - don't worry, really. Check here for all the restrictions - this is the page on traveling with children. http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/children/index.shtm

You may be able to bring a sippie cup or bottle with juice/milk for the toddler but some have reported having to discard the liquid. Unfortunately its up to the agent at the time how they interpret the rules and if they consider an 18mo a "baby". FWIW - while I don't agree with all the regulations its best to just follow them or risk not being cleared through security.

Worse case is that you have to either purchase drinks at the gate or ask the FA for something prior to take off. 99% of the time they will gladly pour out some apple juice for the toddlers/children on the flight if they can. Be sure and have a couple empty sippie cups out and ready.

I also recommed packing something else for the kids to suck on or chew/swallow just in case you can't get a drink. A chewey snack can help with ear pressure as much as a sippie cup. If appropriate my dd's liked the gerber type gummy snacks and they were a treat reserved just for flying.

Oh and just for the record the famly with the 3yo was not thrown off the flight for crying but rather for refusing put the toddler into her seat and seatbelt for takeoff.

As others have said snacks and food are fine as long as they are not liquid or gel. Baby formula and wipes are ok - as long as you are traveling with a baby Again all that is on the website but subject to change at any time.

Relax and continue planning and you will do fine - on the flight and at WDW.

TJ

 

[thebrain]

tjmw2727 - Thank you for your support.

To those who didn't get what I was trying to communicate - I understand sarcasm won't help our situation with the FA or TSA - I was just using this forum as the only "safe" place to vent, which apparently not everyone understands.

Traveling with my own two toddlers and our friends with their toddler will be stressful enough - without adding the extra pressure of trying to figure out what form of juice for my toddlers will pass through the discriminate opinions of the particular TSA agents - while people are still able to get on the airplanes with pocket knives and box cutters.

And as I was trying to get through in my original post, the concessionaires will NOT be open after I pass through security and before we board the plane so we will be at the total mercy of the FA's.