Yes, you’re free to travel with food.

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There are few places more stressful than the airport during the holidays.

Below are some recommendations to help you smoothly arrive at your destination in time for the turkey carving.

Travellers Getting Boarding Passes At Check-In

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What about traveling with a turkey?

If you’re bringing food on board, TSA recommends keeping it in a clear plastic bag.

Need to keep your perishable items cool?

double-check any ice packs are completely frozen when presented for screening.

If they’re partially melted, they’ll be considered liquids and may be confiscated.

TSA advises that they may need to inspect the gift meaning theyll have to unwrap it.

There are no quantity limits on alcoholic beverages with 24 percent alcohol or less in checked bags.

Pack Smart

Traveling with a carving knife or any other sharp objects?

Remember that these items must be placed in your checked bag.

If you’re looking to pass through the checkpoints as quickly as possible, consider signing up forTSA PreCheck.

However, convenience comes at a cost expect to pay $78 for a five-year membership.

Ask TSA

Still confused about what you could bring?

Download the freeMyTSAapp from the App Store or Google Play.

It has a “Can I Bring?”

TheTSA Twitter accountalso answers FAQs and shares helpful holiday travel tips.