What to eat on a Long Flight

[try it again Sam!]

I have a long flight (8hrs) coming up in a couple weeks and I'm concerned what I will eat while on board. The measls on board are usually casserole-ish so I might not be able to tell what the ingredients are. Any ideas of what I might do in this case?

[Georgiana]

Re: What to eat on a Long Flight

Call the airline company and see if they can provide you a different meal.

If they can't, then after you're past the security check point, buy some food and have that on board instead of the meal that is served. You can have an empty food container in your hand luggage.

Make sure you drink your water, too.

[try it again Sam!]

Re: What to eat on a Long Flight

thanks!
I have looked at their website and they have various substitute meals for vegetarian type but nothing that would be low carb. Im just worried that there might not be much available once i get past check point.

[Georgiana]

Re: What to eat on a Long Flight

Can't you find a place that sells burgers, at least?

Is this your first time at that airport?

Even some nuts (without dried fruits) would be better than eating something "carbier".

[try it again Sam!]

Re: What to eat on a Long Flight

No I use this airport all the time, its just that I dont normally eat there and I never really paid attention to what food is there. But I will be leaving early in the morning, so I doubt any burger places will be open. I did think of nuts but Im on extended induction and I wont be on that owl rung in 2 weeks. The only thing I could think of was maybe eat a big breakfast and take cheese and salad. Im just looking for ideas at this point.

[Georgiana]

Re: What to eat on a Long Flight

I did think of nuts but Im on extended induction and I wont be on that owl rung in 2 weeks.

In situations like this, sometimes you just have to make the best choice. For an emergency snack, in case no other food is available, an ounce of nuts is not a bad choice.

Also for an emergency snack, you might want to get one Atkins bar. I'm against products and I'm not telling you to eat it if you can find something better to eat, but it might come in handy in an "emergency".

The only thing I could think of was maybe eat a big breakfast and take cheese and salad.

Are you sure they allow cheese and salad in the hand luggage?

Definitely eat a big breakfast.

[try it again Sam!]

Re: What to eat on a Long Flight

Well it cant hurt to try! When I go to the store next Im going to try and find some carb friendly items prepackaged. I think I saw something like chicken bites in a small bag once , but not sure if there were added NoNo ingredients. I was hoping there might be some frequent fliers out there that could give me ideas.

[try it again Sam!]

Re: What to eat on a Long Flight

I found the chicken bites online
Chicken Breast (91%), Tikka Seasoning, Palm Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Rusk, Cornflour, Dextrose, Tikka Seasoning: Spices, Salt, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Chilli Powder (Chilli, Spice, Salt, Herb, Garlic), Lemon Powder (Lemon Juice, Maltodextrin), Yeast Extract, Acidity Regulator: Bicarbonate of Soda, Stabiliser: Sodium Polyphosphate
Nutrition

PER 100g as sold PER 65g pack Energy757kJ/181kcal492kJ/118kcalProtein19.9g12.9gCarbohydrate2.0g1.3gof which sugars0.3g0.2gFat10.4g6.8gof which saturates3.7g0.8gFibre1.3g0.8gSodium0.6g0.4gEquiva lent Salt1.5g1.0g

what do you think? is it allowable?

[LateNiteDiner]

Re: What to eat on a Long Flight

The last time I was doing Atkins, our family flew to Germany to visit my wife's grandparents. Since no food/drink products can be taken past the checkpoints, I followed Georgiana's advice: I ate a larger than normal breakfast, then bought a bottled water and a pack of almonds in the terminal (most expensive bag of nuts I've ever bought in my life!).

If it's too early for a burger at one of the terminal restaurants, I have to believe you could get a sausage and egg biscuit. Toss that in the empty container you brought along (minus the delightful biscuit), and you're good to go. It probably won't be your favorite 8 hours, but thanks to Atkin's appetite suppression side effect, it's manageable.

Oh, and an Atkins friendly meal at my destination was a top priority when we landed!

[Carne!]

Re: What to eat on a Long Flight

i would have a VERY large meal right before I got to the airport, then buy some snacks whilst there. You can @ least buy a couple of cheeseburgers and a salad and make a little meal for yourself. The Tupperware is a good idea!

[mission to lose]

Re: What to eat on a Long Flight

The last time I was doing Atkins, our family flew to Germany to visit my wife's grandparents. Since no food/drink products can be taken past the checkpoints, I followed Georgiana's advice: I ate a larger than normal breakfast, then bought a bottled water and a pack of almonds in the terminal (most expensive bag of nuts I've ever bought in my life!).

If it's too early for a burger at one of the terminal restaurants, I have to believe you could get a sausage and egg biscuit. Toss that in the empty container you brought along (minus the delightful biscuit), and you're good to go. It probably won't be your favorite 8 hours, but thanks to Atkin's appetite suppression side effect, it's manageable.

Oh, and an Atkins friendly meal at my destination was a top priority when we landed!

Can't we bring our own pre airport purchase of nuts on board? Or have the rules changed even more? My last flight I was not on Atkins, (last spring) but I was watching what I was eating, and I had many store bought snacks from home in my carry on. I am curious because I will be flying soon. A 4+ hr flight, plus the time between leaving the house and arriving at my destination will be about 8 hours, and I too will have an early flight, possibly before a lot of the food spots are open. There are sometimes a few open in the early hours, but more like the Starbucks and the Dunkin' Donuts!!!

[Carne!]

Re: What to eat on a Long Flight

I fly internationally a LOT and I have never had a problem with pre-packaged items, that are not liquids(DONT GET ME STARTED) to or from the US. So jerky, pork rinds and nuts would be ok.

[try it again Sam!]

Re: What to eat on a Long Flight

thats my problem too. I m just going to make a meal for myself at home and see if they will allow me. I think at least you must be allowed to bring store bought pre packaged foods as long as they are not liquids. Im just trying to find ideas that would work well.

[LateNiteDiner]

Re: What to eat on a Long Flight

Can't we bring our own pre airport purchase of nuts on board? Or have the rules changed even more?

I've had mixed experiences with trying to get pre-purchased food items through the security checkpoints. Liquids never go; solids in opened containers are typically banned; foods in unopened (still sealed) packaging seems to be dependent on the specific agent checking you through.

When we were flying back from China with an adopted child we wanted to bring back a special pre-mixed milk formula to keep baby happy on the 16 hour flight. My wife packed 5 "juice-box like" bottles of formula and when the security attendant asked if we were carrying any liquids, my wife pulled out one of the boxes and explained that it was for the baby. The security person took away the one, but we got in with the other 4. Moral of the story: don't reveal any more than necessary.

[Elizellen]

Re: What to eat on a Long Flight

Maybe you can phone the airport's admin department and ask them which concessions will be open and also what rules they are currently enforcing about taking foods on board with you.
If they are un-co-operative explain that you have dietary restrictions and that you could be ill if you inadvertantly eat something you do not usually eat.