Can I carry peanut in hand luggage?

Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked baggage. TSA officers may instruct travelers to separate items from carry-on bags such as foods, powders, and any materials that can clutter bags and obstruct clear images on the X-ray machine.



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According to the TSA's website, you can transport most solid food items in your carry-on bag. This includes foods like breads, solid candy, dry cereal, nuts, cakes, sandwiches, and snack bars.

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Can you take peanuts on a plane UK? Be aware that there are no facilities to warm or refrigerate anything that you bring onboard. We don't serve peanuts on board our flights, due to the number of customers with allergies, and we ask that you do not bring them into the cabin.

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Peanuts were a low cost fit for airlines and allowed them to cut back on extravagant meals. Delta Airlines, whose home state of Georgia is the number one producer of peanuts in the US, served peanuts, cheese, and crackers to passengers on flights when no meal was served [3].

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In carry-on, it needs to be 3.4oz or less, the TSA said via posts on Twitter and Instagram. The agency says peanut butter fits its definition of liquid, which it declares as something with no definite shape that takes the shape of its container.

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Because the TSA considers the nut spread a liquid, plane passengers must limit the amount they bring in their carry-ons. Like all other liquids, passengers are limited to 3.4 oz or less of peanut butter in their carry-on bag, but can also put the snack in their checked baggage.

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On the day of travel, you must also tell the cabin manager when boarding the flight. Our cabin crew will make an announcement to ask other customers not to eat any nut products for the duration of the flight. We will also stop the sale of any products containing nut traces on board.

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Foods you can't pack in your carry-on
Think: creamy cheeses, liquid chocolate, liquid coffee, creamy dips and spreads, gravy, honey, hummus, ice cream, jam, jelly, juice, syrup, peanut butter, salad dressing, sauce, salsa, soda, soup and yogurt.

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Firearms, ammunition, and fireworks are prohibited, as are all knives and safety razors (including pocket knives and Swiss Army knives). Straight razors and replacement blades for straight razors are also not allowed. Most tools also cannot be packed in carry-on luggage, as they have the potential to cause harm.

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Food and powders 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.

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There are many restrictions when it comes to bringing fruit on a plane. Some can be found at the airport, and others are enforced by the airline. Any type of fruit that has been peeled or cut is prohibited. This includes fruits such as apples, pears, oranges and bananas.

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  • United Airlines. United does not serve pre-packaged peanuts on its flights, but notes on its website that it does “prepare and serve meals and snacks utilizing a variety of other ingredients, including major food allergens.” ...
  • Southwest Airlines. The carrier stopped serving peanuts on its flights on Aug. ...
  • JetBlue.


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Customers with nut allergies are asked to inform cabin crew when boarding the flight and a public address is then made informing other customers and advising that no products containing nuts will be sold onboard.

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It's strictly forbidden to drink any alcohol that has not been purchased on board the aircraft and those found consuming their own alcohol may face prosecution. You can bring food into the cabin, although we do sell a range of delicious food and drink on board.

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Cabin bag allowances:
  • Maximum size 45 x 36 x 20cm (including any handles or wheels)
  • Includes items like a small trolley case, handbag, rucksack and laptop bag, but please check dimensions.
  • Needs to fit under the seat in front of you.
  • Maximum weight 15kg. You need to be able to lift and carry the bag yourself.


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To help you avoid having to toss out your purchases at the airport, we've broken down the regulations for common foodstuffs. Certain creamy or liquid foods, such as peanut butter, olive oil, and salsa, simply have to comply with TSA's 3-1-1 rule or be placed in a checked bag.

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Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags. Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible.

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