Do you get free food on an airplane?

“Whether it be pretzels, chips, cookies or stroopwafels, those on an economy ticket on a major airline will receive a free snack with their complimentary beverage.” And it's not just the big airlines—you'll find this amenity on some of the best budget airlines too.



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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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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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Free dinner
“The major international airlines still provide hot meals to those in the main cabin—and generally, these meals are also served with free beer and wine to those of age,” he notes. While you may not necessarily get your favorite meal, you'll always receive a salad, main course and dessert.

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Regarding food, complimentary snacks aren't provided on flights under 800 miles, but passengers can bring their own. Flights over 500 miles offer additional items like snack boxes for purchase, and flights 1500 miles or longer have Bistro on Board items available.

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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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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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What is this? You can only bring water through security if it's less than 100ml. This is almost 5 times smaller than the average water bottle! Also, it's worth noting that even if you only have 100ml in a larger bottle, it's the size of the container that counts, and it still won't be allowed through.

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TSA-approved snacks and meals
  • Sliced veggies with a (smaller than 3.4 ounce) container of hummus.
  • Protein bars.
  • Dried fruits and nuts.
  • DIY charcuterie box (with hard, not creamy, cheeses)
  • Muffins and pastries.
  • Beef or mushroom jerky.
  • Popcorn.
  • Whole wheat crackers.


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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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How long does a flight have to be to get a meal? Meal service is determined by time of day, flying time and mileage, but in general, food is served on flights of approximately four hours or more than 1,750 miles. Meals and snacks are available for purchase on domestic flights longer than 3 1/2 hours or 1,550 miles.

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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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As a general rule, in economy class, on US carriers, while there might be a free bag of pretzels, you have to pay for any other food. On some airlines you get upgraded snacks and free drinks in the premium economy section, but no real food.

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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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You can choose your meal starting five days before your departure and up to 24 hours before your flight. If you don't choose a meal during that timeframe, a flight attendant will ask for your meal preference on board.

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Starbucks drinks have become like a ritual for us when we fly, and we know that plenty of people feel similarly. The good news is that there are no restrictions regarding bringing coffee on an airplane. The only liquid restriction you will encounter in an airport is when you pass through security.

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Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags within the continental United States. 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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All day. Alcoholic beverage selections vary by flight and cabin. Alcoholic beverages are complimentary in premium cabins on all flights and in United Premium Plus (flights to Hawaii and on premium transcontinental flights).

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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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1) Free Water
As long as on-board supplies will allow for it, flight attendants are usually willing to provide water for parched passengers, said a spokeswoman at UK airline, Virgin Atlantic. According to the spokeswoman small bottles of water will usually be able to be supplied to passengers if they ask for it.

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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 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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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.

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