Eating on Long Haul flights

[stephbob]

I'm worrying already over this. I'm doing so well over my induction, have had a completely clean approach so far, and I've lost 6 lbs since Jan 1st. But next week I fly back to the US. It's 9 hours on a plane, and I haven't flown that far whilst being on Atkins, since they stopped allowing you to take your own food and drink on.

I've called the airline to see if I can organise my own food, but to no avail, and in my experience they like to stuff you full of carbs. There's no way I can go without food for that amount of time.

I'm thinking I'll just have to stuff myself full of legal foods before I go through security at the airport and literally run off the plane to eat again haha.

[DuchessOfDork]

Could you bring some snacks in a bag or tupperware? When I flew from Spain I brought some olives and cheese and meat in my carry-on.

[stephbob]

How long ago was that? When I flew back to the UK in October, I wasn't allowed any food or drink through security at all. The only exceptions they were making were for baby food and that had to be tested (and you had to have a baby with you)

And off topic but I spent a few months in Manassas back in 2004! I loved it there

[lockeshop]

Beef Jerky!!!

[*Emma*]

Who're you flying with? I fly US airways and theres lots of options when i book my flight, i usually choose a gluten free meal, its about the best one ive found thats near enough to the Atkins WOE or at least theres something edible in it anyway.

[stephbob]

I'm sure gluten free was an option, I'll call them tomorrow and see if I can choose that. I wasn't sure if gluten free was fewer carbs or just replaced carbs lol.

[DuchessOfDork]

It was about two years ago I flew, but yeah I guess it varies from airline to airline. I flew British Airways last time, and before that, Lufthansa. And I'm kinda new to Manassas myself! Nice place, lots of stuff here.

[Adena]

I believe they are more strict about liquids than solids -- so you should be able to do veggies, olives, string cheese, beef jerky (though be sure you drink lots of water -- and get an aisle seat! )

Hope you have a good, safe, legal flight!

[Elffriend]

Here's a list:
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...ted-items.shtm

It seems there are only restrictions on liquids and gels or gel-like items.

[D14965]

tell the airline you will have a episode similar to diabetic hypo if you cant bring your own food!!!!