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Do you get food on a 5 hour flight?

Economy class meal service varies by flight time: flights under 2 hours: a snack. flights over 2 hours: a main meal. flights over 7 hours: a main meal and snack.



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Food. For flights under 800 miles long, we won't have complimentary snacks available, but you're always welcome to bring your own snacks on board.

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Food. For flights under 800 miles long, we won't have complimentary snacks available, but you're always welcome to bring your own snacks on board. Flights over 500 miles will also have additional products like snack boxes, and flights 1500 miles and over have Bistro on Board items available for purchase.

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The old saying - there's no such thing as a free dinner - remains true ! With most airlines flying long haul the cost of meals (and drinks/luggage etc) is factored into the ticket price with no option but to pay it. If an airline charges seperately then it simply means you have the option to buy or not.

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flights under 2 hours: a snack. flights over 2 hours: a main meal. flights over 7 hours: a main meal and snack. flights over 12 hours: two main meals and a snack.

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Check your flights itinerary and it'll either specify what, if any meals are served, or it will say food for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks are still free on airlines. If it is that important, make sure to have snacks handy.

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Our 11 Best Airplane Snack Ideas
  • Blueberry, Oatmeal & Flaxseed Muffins. ...
  • Pan Bagnat: Le French Tuna Salad Sandwich. ...
  • Italian Snacking Bread. ...
  • Shichimi Togarashi Granola. ...
  • Malted Chocolate Chunk Cookie Bars. ...
  • Wasabi Pea Snack Mix. ...
  • Around-the-World Coconut Popcorn Mix. ...
  • Slab Muffuletta.


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Tip #2: Reduce waste and save some money by bringing a reusable water bottle. So you can't bring H20 or any other liquids more than 3.4 oz. (well there are some exceptions) through security, but you CAN bring an empty bottle. Just fill it up on your way to boarding your flight after screening.

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To be extra safe, the CUNY researchers advised people never to drink water onboard a plane that does not come from a sealed bottle. They also said passengers should not drink coffee or tea brewed on their flight, and that they should even use hand sanitizer instead of washing their hands with onboard water.

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Each passenger may carry liquids, gels and aerosols in travel-size containers that are 3.4 ounces or100 milliliters. Each passenger is limited to one quart-size bag of liquids, gels and aerosols.

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For flights landing at U.S. airports, airlines are required to provide passengers with an opportunity to safely get off of the airplane before 3 hours for domestic flights and 4 hours for international flights.

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15 ways to entertain yourself on a long-haul flight
  • Read a book. Jason from the blog and travel planner website, Trekeffect, says: ...
  • Listen to a podcast. ...
  • Write a journal. ...
  • Play a game. ...
  • Do something crafty. ...
  • Listen to some new music. ...
  • Get productive. ...
  • Organise your trip.


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12 carry-on essentials you should always pack on a long flight
  • A compact carry-on suitcase. ...
  • Pack a change of comfortable clothes. ...
  • A smaller bag for the essentials. ...
  • A travel pillow. ...
  • A portable charger. ...
  • Noise-cancelling headphones. ...
  • A luggage tracker. ...
  • A reusable water bottle.


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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.

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To enjoy our inflight menu, you must save a form of payment online or on the app before your flight. We don't accept credit cards or cash for inflight payments.

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What to eat on the plane
  • Protein bar.
  • Trail mix of nuts, seeds and a bit of dried fruit.
  • Nut/seed bites such as the Munch Me variety.
  • Roasted chickpeas/fava beans.
  • Seeded crackers.
  • Sealed container with veggie sticks and cherry tomatoes.
  • Whole fruit such as an apple or banana.


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TSA agents and passengers are expected to followthe3-1-1? rule for liquids. The reason for not allowing liquid is that terrorists could bring liquid explosives or components to make explosive through water bottles.

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The size of the container precludes enough of a potentially explosive liquid from being carried on board. If you really want to get that bottled water past the security checkpoint, there is a workaround: Just freeze it. TSA allows for frozen liquids so long as they're completely solid.

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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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The first one that comes to mind is a simple ham and cheese sandwich on a baguette with cornichons and a little butter.

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