Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags. Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible. Please note some airlines do not allow MREs in carry-on bags due to the self-heating element. We recommend that you reach out to your airline to determine their policy.

Yes, you can pack MREs in your checked luggage. This item is permitted in the cargo hold of the aircraft.

Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags. Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible. Please note some airlines do not allow MREs in carry-on bags due to the self-heating element. We recommend that you reach out to your airline to determine their policy.

Always check with your airline for any updates to regulations regarding MREs. TSA officers have the final say on whether an item is allowed through the checkpoint.

While the TSA rules apply to flights departing from or arriving in the United States, international flights may have additional restrictions based on the destination country and airline policies. Always check with your specific airline and destination country regulations for international flights involving MREs. Review our international travel guide for more details.

For certain items, TSA requires travelers to declare them at security checkpoints. Even if MREs is permitted, it's always a good practice to inform TSA officers if you're carrying something unusual or that might raise questions during screening. This helps expedite the security process. Check our security screening guide for more information.