Travel tips · 2–3 min

Food and Water on Board: Don't Starve

Why you should bring your own food and an empty bottle, even if meals are provided.

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Water is Life

The air on the plane is very dry. Dehydration causes fatigue and headaches. You cannot bring water through security, but an EMPTY bottle is allowed.

Fill it at a drinking fountain after security (they are in many airports) or ask a flight attendant to pour water. It is eco-friendly and economical.

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Own Food

On short flights, meals are often not provided or paid sandwiches of dubious quality are offered. Take nuts, bars, fruits, or sandwiches with you.

Solid food is allowed. Only liquids and pastes (yogurts, jams) are prohibited.

Your own food is tastier and healthier than airplane food.

Special Meals

If meals are included, try ordering a special meal (kosher, halal, vegetarian, gluten-free) on the website in advance. Often it is tastier than the standard 'chicken or fish' and is served first.

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