Yes, You Can Bring Food on a Plane—Here’s What the TSA Allows and What Travel Experts Say You Should Leave at Home

Flight meals, especially in economy class, are notorious for being bland and unappetizing—and that’s only if you’re getting a complimentary meal or snack at all.

Bringing homemade snacks or a packed meal onto a flight can save money without compromising your culinary standards, but what are the rules when it comes to bringing food on an airplane? Travel + Leisure chatted with the Transportation Security Administration and travel experts to find out both the explicit and unspoken rules when it comes to snacking on a flight.

Here’s what you need to know about bringing food on a plane.