Brown bagging versus buying US AIR food

Musicman · 06-16-2009, 12:08 AM

Greetings! I haven't flown since 2005 and am wondering if I could bring some sandwiches/snacks for the 4 hour flight from Charlotte in my carry on luggage/soft-sided cooler. I may have some of those blue ice packs and frozen steaks as well if that's allowed.
I never had a problem before flying US AIR to St Thomas...but, like I said, that was 2005. I'd sure rather brown bag it than buy the meals/snacks offered by US AIR. Thanks for any input!
Musicman

*Arubalisa* · 06-16-2009, 12:12 AM

I dont' know about the steaks and blue ice packs, but I do know we'll be bringing along delicious homemade roast beef sandwiches on our Delta flight on Wednesday!

Musicman · 06-16-2009, 12:21 AM

I was thinking roast beef sandwiches too! Have a great vacation Lisa!

*Arubalisa* · 06-16-2009, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Musicman

I was thinking roast beef sandwiches too! Have a great vacation Lisa!

Thanks!

Dinner for tomorrow night and leftovers for lunch on Wednesday before dinner at the Screaming Eagle Wednesday night! Will have to have seafood for dinner!

You too have a safe trip.

*Andrea J.* · 06-16-2009, 10:02 AM

the blue ice pack thingys are not allowed in carry on
when the stuff thaws it is liquid :-(

Musicman · 06-16-2009, 12:09 PM

Andrea...what is an alternative to the blue ice packs? (Even though they DO stay frozen for the whole trip).
Lisa...what are using to keep your roast beef sandwiches cold?

Thanks..
Musicman

*Arubalisa* · 06-16-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Musicman

Lisa...what are using to keep your roast beef sandwiches cold?
Thanks..
Musicman

Nothing. Sandwiches are made the night before and refrigerated until we leave the house about 5:15 a.m. and into the air conditioned car and then air conditioned airport terminal. Sandwiches will probably be eaten about 11:30 a.m. and we have never had any problems.

<<knock on wood>> And 'though dh hates my doing it, I take mayo on mine.

Chadd · 06-16-2009, 12:48 PM

You can always toss in a couple spare Ziplock bags and fill them with ice at the airport. I believe the Burger King in Charlotte allows you to fill your own soda cups. Just buy a drink there and dump a cup full of ice into the ziplock baggie. The flights out of Charlotte are packed full this week.

*Arubalisa* · 06-16-2009, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Chadd

You can always toss in a couple spare Ziplock bags and fill them with ice at the airport. I believe the Burger King in Charlotte allows you to fill your own soda cups. Just buy a drink there and dump a cup full of ice into the ziplock baggie. The flights out of Charlotte are packed full this week.

You have been at this way too long!

Good info, and great idea!

Musicman · 06-17-2009, 12:20 AM

I agree, Lisa, great idea!
Problem solved! Thanks Chadd!
Musicman

06-16-2009, 12:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
Musicman Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 72	Brown bagging versus buying US AIR food Greetings! I haven't flown since 2005 and am wondering if I could bring some sandwiches/snacks for the 4 hour flight from Charlotte in my carry on luggage/soft-sided cooler. I may have some of those blue ice packs and frozen steaks as well if that's allowed. I never had a problem before flying US AIR to St Thomas...but, like I said, that was 2005. I'd sure rather brown bag it than buy the meals/snacks offered by US AIR. Thanks for any input! Musicman

06-16-2009, 12:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 6,602 Images: 68	I dont' know about the steaks and blue ice packs, but I do know we'll be bringing along delicious homemade roast beef sandwiches on our Delta flight on Wednesday! __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Blogging to Aruba Back to paradise Trip #19

06-16-2009, 10:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: eagle beach alto vista chapel arashi beach amsterdam manor beach bar LePonderosa or Gold Mine Ranch about 30' off shore @ eagle beach..ahhhh Posts: 4,201 Images: 40	the blue ice pack thingys are not allowed in carry on when the stuff thaws it is liquid :-( __________________ Aruba Jan 21 for 2 weeks!

06-16-2009, 12:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chadd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arikok Antilla Natural pool Posts: 499	You can always toss in a couple spare Ziplock bags and fill them with ice at the airport. I believe the Burger King in Charlotte allows you to fill your own soda cups. Just buy a drink there and dump a cup full of ice into the ziplock baggie. The flights out of Charlotte are packed full this week. __________________

06-16-2009, 12:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
Musicman Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 72	I was thinking roast beef sandwiches too! Have a great vacation Lisa!

06-16-2009, 12:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
Musicman Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 72	Andrea...what is an alternative to the blue ice packs? (Even though they DO stay frozen for the whole trip). Lisa...what are using to keep your roast beef sandwiches cold? Thanks.. Musicman

06-17-2009, 12:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
Musicman Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 72	I agree, Lisa, great idea! Problem solved! Thanks Chadd! Musicman