Can I take a cheesecake as carry-on?


Can I take a cheesecake as carry-on? Most baked goods, both homemade and store-bought, are safe to go on board with you. We don't imagine that you'd bring a pie or cake just on a dish through the airport, but it's worth mentioning that your baked goods should be secured in a box or container to keep them safe.


How do you pack cream cheese for travel?

~ Spreads and Dips, or as the TSA refers to them as “creamy cheeses” can ONLY go in checked luggage, so plan ahead to avoid disappointment. There is no quantity limit, but it's recommended to pack them with ice packs to keep them cool.


Can you take biscuits and sweets on a plane?

You can take food such as sandwiches / crisps / chocolate / biscuits in your hand luggage providing that they are not liquid based or of a solid/liquid mix.


Does airport security check food?

Yes, you may pack food in your carry-on or checked bag, but remember all food must undergo x-ray screening. Foods that are liquids, gels, or aerosols must comply with the 3-1-1 liquids rule. TSA officers make the final decision on whether certain items are permitted into the secured areas of the airport.


What are you not allowed to bring on a plane?

Chlorine, bleach, spillable batteries, spray paint, fertilizers, tear gas, and fire extinguishers are considered dangerous and are not permitted on commercial passenger aircrafts.


Can you take cheese and butter 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.


Can you take your own sweets through airport security?

Checked Bags: Yes 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.


Can you take bakery items through airport security?

Baked goods can typically be taken through security without a problem. That said, if any of those items qualify as “spreadable,” they need to go into your checked luggage. “Brownies are solid. Cakes, cookies and pies are solid.


Is cream not allowed in hand luggage?

You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes in your carry-on bag and through the checkpoint. These are limited to travel-sized containers that are 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item.