Many of us are now counting down the days until our summer getaways, but going away is expensive and things soon add up.
One way to save money is to take your own snacks onto the plane because food at the airport, and on board, can be pricey. But what are the rules when it comes to taking food onto a flight in your hand luggage?
Any liquids over 100ml cannot be taken through security at the majority of airports. Liquids 100ml or under have to be in a sealed plastic bag.
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This can include some food such as jam, chutney or yoghurt. The government website states: "Food items and powders in your hand luggage can obstruct images on x-ray machines.
"Your bags may need to be checked again manually by security. You can put these items in your hold luggage to minimise delays."
The guidance from each airline differs, but here is what Ryanair, Jet2, easyJet and TUI say about it, as reported by Birmingham Live.
TUI
The TUI website states exactly the same as the government website. It says: "Food items and powders in your hand luggage can obstruct images on x-ray machines. Your bags may need to be checked again manually by security. You can put these items in your hold luggage to minimise delays."
Ryanair
Ryanair has a "feel free" policy allowing for passengers to bring on food and soft drinks, but hot drinks are not allowed. They say "In the interest of safety we cannot allow passengers to board the plane with hot drinks or consume their own alcohol during the flight."
Jet2
The Jet2 website states: "You may not bring hot food or hot drinks onboard the aircraft. However, we do offer a great selection of food and drinks to purchase during your flight."
easyJet
The easyJet website says: "You can bring food into the cabin, although we do sell a range of delicious food and drink on board. There's a 100ml limit for liquid food, like soup or custard.
"Different countries have different regulations about importing food and drink, so make sure you check the rules for your destination."
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