Ryanair, easyJet, TUI and Jet2 rules as food items banned

Going on holiday is an exciting time, but the actual journey can be a bit of a drag. Many people like to enjoy some snacks and a drink on board, to help pass the time, and while carriers like easyJet, TUI, and Ryanair have a selection of snacks and drinks available for purchase in-flight, these can be pricey.

If you're travelling with family, or otherwise part of a big group, the costs add up quickly. The good news is that you're generally permitted to bring your own onto the aircraft, but there are certain items you can't take with you.

Each airline has its own set of rules, though some are the same across the board. Here's what you need to know about the food and drink restrictions on Ryanair, easyJet, and other airlines:

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Ryanair

Ryanair passengers can bring any type of food or soft drinks into the cabin - but two types of drinks are banned. Passengers cannot bring a hot drink on board, for safety reasons.

You also cannot board with an alcoholic drink either. Ryanair guidance reads: "In the interest of safety we cannot allow passengers to board the plane with hot drinks or consume their own alcohol during the flight."

TUI

For journeys over seven hours, TUI provides passengers with a meal and drinks. On shorter flights, there's a trolley service offering food and beverages for sale, but customers are also welcome to pack their own.

TUI recommends bringing "low-risk food such as pre-made sandwiches and snacks that can be eaten cold" and notes that their crew cannot heat food, except for baby bottles. Additionally, any alcohol not purchased on the aircraft is prohibited from being consumed during the flight.

easyJet

easyJet passengers can bring their own snacks, though the travel operator reminds holidaymakers hat it sells a wide range of food customers can purchase from their seats. The travel operator also asks customers to be aware of the rules surrounding bringing certain food types into the country you are flying to.

The airline's website advises: "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." If you want to take a hot drink on board, it must have a secure lid.

Jet2

Jet2, on the other hand, does not allow any hot food or drinks being brought onto its planes, stating on its website: "You may not bring hot food or hot drinks onboard the aircraft." However, the operator assures customers that a variety of food and drinks are available for purchase during the journey.

Travellers are warned not to bring "items which in our reasonable opinion are unsuitable for carriage by reason of their weight, size or character or which are fragile or perishable or which may affect the safety, health or comfort of other passengers or crew, this may include hot or strong smelling foods and drinks."

It's also crucial to note that regardless of the airline, new regulations prohibit the entry of any meat or dairy into the EU. This applies even to food items like sandwiches, irrespective of whether they were purchased at the airport or not.