If you're jetting off on holiday in 2025, you may be planning to save money by bringing your own food and drink on board. High-street chains such as Boots and WHSmith, commonly found at airports, often offer meal deals for under £5. Some passengers prefer to bring homemade snacks for their journey.
Provided these items are not liquid and are finished before you leave the plane(as some countries have different customs rules about food), this is generally acceptable. But it's worth noting that airlines have varying regulations regarding the types of food and drinks passengers can bring on board. The post- Covid era has brought numerous changes to air travel.
While many airlines continue to offer food and drink services on board, the nature of these services may differ from pre-pandemic times, influenced by factors like flight duration, specific airline policies, and cabin class. Airlines including easyJet, Ryanair, TUI and British Airways permit passengers to bring their own food on board. Jet2's policy is somewhat less explicit but seems to suggest that cold food is acceptable.
There are separate rules for baby food; up to a litre in solid form can be brought on flights. Any liquids must be contained in individual, clear bottles with a maximum capacity of 100ml. Travellers are reminded that they can indeed bring food into the cabin, but there's a strict 100ml limit for liquid foods such as soup.
It's also important to check the specific regulations of your destination country.