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lrealnurse · 06-06-2010, 11:05 AM

Ok, I know I am asking a somewhat dumb question, but since I am on here, i will ask.
I am leaving for aruba on friday from boston. The flight is almost 5 hrs; does Jet Blue offer some sort of meal since the flight is 5 hrs? I am wondering because if not, i will buys something before boarding.
thanks Lisa

danadog56 · 06-06-2010, 12:23 PM

Have never flown jetblue, but I assume they have some type of food service...I always fly usair....but I also always bring snacks on board to munch on since no munchies are provided anymore.....little bag of almonds, twizzlers, kisses...even if I buy a snack box I still have something extra for the long haul....

*Arubalisa* · 06-06-2010, 01:14 PM

JetBlue | Complimentary Snacks and Drinks
www.jetblue.com/about/whyyoulllike/about_whysnacks.html

Because of the length of the flight and the expense for mediocre food at the airport, we have taken to bringing along our own sandwiches and snacks.
http://www.aruba.com/forum/f33/brown-bagging-versus-buying-us-air-food-39395/

*Andrea J.* · 06-06-2010, 01:37 PM

do as lisa and family do.
brown bag it.

lrealnurse · 06-06-2010, 01:51 PM

Thanks for the idea, I was unsure if we could bring food, such as sandwiches in through the security checkpoint, but if it is allowed, then i am bringing my lunch... yippee. thanks
Lisa

*Andrea J.* · 06-06-2010, 01:52 PM

remember no liquids in carry on, so if you pack an icepack, they will confiscate it.

*Arubalisa* · 06-06-2010, 03:04 PM

...and if you do not want to wait for the "complimentary" beverages while on board, buy your own soda or water AFTER you go through TSA security.

We usually buy at least a couple of bottles of water and then take our sandwiches and put them in the water. Keeps the sandwiches a bit

cooler and gate agents will not question the bag thinking it is an "extra" carry on, as carrying food is allowed and is not considered a "personal item" or one "allowed" carry on.

We already have chicken breast sandwiches planned for our flight on Wednesday (to Philly

).

PGinWA · 06-06-2010, 04:18 PM

Jet Blue doesn't provide food for the return either - just their usual snacks. Do not try to bring beef or pork through customs as USDA rules will only allow chicken. If it's banned, it's confiscated.

sunworshipperII · 06-06-2010, 06:47 PM

You get cookies, chips or peanuts pretzels and such and a drink...but they will give you more than 1 bag of something...but you are better off getting something to take on the plane with you for pickies....or a sandwich something..you can usually get something in the terminal...not liquid till you go threw secuity though...

lrealnurse · 06-06-2010, 07:25 PM

Thanks about the chicken and the pork and beef.... I will have to think chicken for the return trip home....

Lisa

06-06-2010, 11:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
lrealnurse Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: anywhere there is a beach and water Posts: 253 Images: 3	air travel food Ok, I know I am asking a somewhat dumb question, but since I am on here, i will ask. I am leaving for aruba on friday from boston. The flight is almost 5 hrs; does Jet Blue offer some sort of meal since the flight is 5 hrs? I am wondering because if not, i will buys something before boarding. thanks Lisa Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ First trip to Aruba down; many more to come Lisa

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danadog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: everywhere and anywhere Posts: 1,650 Images: 13	Have never flown jetblue, but I assume they have some type of food service...I always fly usair....but I also always bring snacks on board to munch on since no munchies are provided anymore.....little bag of almonds, twizzlers, kisses...even if I buy a snack box I still have something extra for the long haul.... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ 5 1/2 months and counting..........but getting closer everyday !!!

06-06-2010, 01:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	JetBlue \| Complimentary Snacks and Drinks www.jetblue.com/about/whyyoulllike/about_whysnacks.html Because of the length of the flight and the expense for mediocre food at the airport, we have taken to bringing along our own sandwiches and snacks. http://www.aruba.com/forum/f33/brown-bagging-versus-buying-us-air-food-39395/ Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

06-06-2010, 01:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	do as lisa and family do. brown bag it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

06-06-2010, 01:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
lrealnurse Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: anywhere there is a beach and water Posts: 253 Images: 3	Thanks for the idea, I was unsure if we could bring food, such as sandwiches in through the security checkpoint, but if it is allowed, then i am bringing my lunch... yippee. thanks Lisa Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ First trip to Aruba down; many more to come Lisa

06-06-2010, 01:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	remember no liquids in carry on, so if you pack an icepack, they will confiscate it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

06-06-2010, 03:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	...and if you do not want to wait for the "complimentary" beverages while on board, buy your own soda or water AFTER you go through TSA security. We usually buy at least a couple of bottles of water and then take our sandwiches and put them in the water. Keeps the sandwiches a bit cooler and gate agents will not question the bag thinking it is an "extra" carry on, as carrying food is allowed and is not considered a "personal item" or one "allowed" carry on. We already have chicken breast sandwiches planned for our flight on Wednesday (to Philly ). Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

06-06-2010, 04:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
PGinWA Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 17	Don't forget what's allowed on the return trip Jet Blue doesn't provide food for the return either - just their usual snacks. Do not try to bring beef or pork through customs as USDA rules will only allow chicken. If it's banned, it's confiscated. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

06-06-2010, 06:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
sunworshipperII Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Palm Beach, The Marriotts lazy river Posts: 1,015	You get cookies, chips or peanuts pretzels and such and a drink...but they will give you more than 1 bag of something...but you are better off getting something to take on the plane with you for pickies....or a sandwich something..you can usually get something in the terminal...not liquid till you go threw secuity though... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ url=http://www.caribbeanmag.com/cd/vc/][/url]

06-06-2010, 07:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
lrealnurse Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: anywhere there is a beach and water Posts: 253 Images: 3	Thanks about the chicken and the pork and beef.... I will have to think chicken for the return trip home.... Lisa Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ First trip to Aruba down; many more to come Lisa