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Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Yahoo
Canada Day travel: What food can you bring on a plane in Canada? 7 best snacks to pack for your next flight, and the ones you should avoid, according to a dietitian
Canada Day weekend and summer travel can come with a set of headaches, especially when you're travelling by air. Stress levels can be high while navigating busy terminals and possibly delayed flights, but once you pass through security, many of us seek out snacks to take on board. However, purchasing overpriced airport food is often the last thing you want to do. Don't leave your snacking options up to the vendors: Pack your own airport-friendly travel snacks. Obviously, you can't just take any snack with you through security. That's why it's important to pack snacks that are approved by the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) — and those that will also keep you feeling full throughout the flight. First off, make sure your snacks comply with airport security rules. According to the CATSA website, non-solid foods are considered part of your 'liquids, aerosols and gels.' That means they're subject to the same rules as your shampoo or toothpaste. Food is not exempted from restrictions on liquids. If you plan on packing non-solid foods in your carry-on like jam, pudding, yogurt, peanut butter, chocolate spread or cheese spread, they must be 100 ml or less, and all containers must fit in one clear, resealable plastic bag no larger than one litre in capacity. Freezing the food will not skirt these rules. According to CATSA, the food must be solid at room temperature. For those who prefer not to store peanut butter or yogurt next to their perfume, solid food items may be a better option. CATSA rules say sandwiches, apples, granola bars, cheese cubes, vegetables, bread, solid candies, chocolate bars, cookies, chips and muffins, among many other solid food items, are allowed in your carry-on and checked baggage when travelling within Canada. However, keep in mind if your destination is outside of Canada, any food not consumed will be subject to the regulations of the country you are visiting. With these security measures in mind, Yahoo Canada spoke to Shirley Khuong, a registered dietitian with JM Nutrition, about which snacks to take aboard. Here's what she recommended. 'Try to look for something that has a balance of enough fibre, a vegetable component and, if it's bread, does it have a whole wheat, whole grain component to it,' Khuong said. 'The fibre will really slow down your digestion and help you feel more full, and you can look for a fruit component as well.' A whole wheat wrap rolled up with brie and apple could be a good example of a snack that hits those marks. 'Look for veggies that are easier to pack and more dry. So, easy-slice foods that aren't as watery like celery, carrots, red peppers and cucumbers could be a good choice,' she said. 'Those are all really good for hydration as well.' If you have room in your carry-on liquids bag, you can bring aboard small packages of hummus, guacamole or nut butter. Trail mix is a hiking staple for good reason, it's easily packable, lasts a long time and keeps you feeling full. Khuong suggested making your own mix of nuts and dried fruit at home. For example, mix unsalted nuts, dried fruits and perhaps a little bit of chocolate for added sweetness. Small baked goods, like homemade muffins, can be made ahead of time, and the recipes can be optimized for air travel. 'You could add protein powder in it, or cottage cheese,' she said. 'Muffins can last while you're travelling, they don't have much of a scent and they're easy to carry around.' Plus, they're balanced thanks to a mix of carbohydrates, protein and fibre. 'Those are always so easy to carry, especially apples, pears or bananas, because they're a whole piece and you can just throw them out when you're done,' she said. If you have room for a small box of berries, Khuong recommended this as they can boost hydration levels. 'This one is kind of hit or miss for some people,' Khuong said, 'but if you packed a boiled egg, some nuts, and either vegetable sticks or crackers, that's an easy, balanced snack.' The egg provides protein, while the nuts add some healthy fats and protein, and the veggies provide healthy carbs. Meat sticks are a good source of protein, but Khuong suggested travellers avoid the more processed options and those high in sodium. Another idea is to swap pepperoni sticks for chicken slices, which can be lower in unhealthy fats, and pack some pre-packaged cheese sticks. It's not a snack per say, but staying hydrated while travelling is essential. Purchasing bottles of water at the airport gates can be pricey, not to mention environmentally unfriendly. Instead, pack your own (empty) reusable water bottle and fill up at a water fountain after security. 'You can just fill up and it's a lot more convenient for you without having to spend that extra little bit of money on your trip that you might want to save for something else,' she said. Certain foods can make you feel uncomfortable onboard an airplane. For example, if beans or chickpeas naturally tend to leave you feeling bloated or gassy, Khuong said it might be a good idea to avoid them on travel days. Consider skipping raw cruciferous vegetables, too, like cauliflower or broccoli, in favour of something that will keep you feeling fuller for longer. 'Choose snacks that are higher in protein and lower in saturated fats,' Khuong said. 'For a snack, aim for five to 10 grams of protein per serving, and two grams of fibre or more per serving.' You might want to avoid overly salty foods as well. Salty chips and processed foods, for example, may leave you feeling dehydrated. 'If you're concerned about how often you're going to the washroom, avoid salty foods, which can make you more thirsty,' Khuong said.
Daily Mail
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Plane passenger's 'disgusting' habit mid-flight sparks fierce outrage
A woman on a recent Delta flight horrified fellow passengers after propping her bare feet without socks on the TV screen in front of her. Someone else on the flight snapped a photo of the bizarre and unhygienic moment and shared it to Reddit, where it quickly went viral. 'Jesus Christ…' they captioned the post, adding: 'Do I even need to say anything?' Though it's unclear whether she was using her toes to actually interact with the screen, the image showed her shoe and sock-less feet pressed against the in-flight entertainment system. It sparked widespread disgust online and reignited debates about personal space and airplane etiquette. The poster later responded to a comment, saying: 'She had them on the wall first and I was like, [What the f**k], but OK." Now they're on the goddamn touchscreen. Come on.' Some comments read: 'People are so disgusting,' 'Gross,' and, 'Flight attendants really need to start saying something.' 'I never wear shorts, short sleeve shorts, flip flops, or open-toe shoes on a plane... Ever... they are so incredibly dirty,' one user said. 'The bare feet people on planes is just gross… especially when they stick them on things,' another wrote. 'I can smell this photo. I'd be so upset if I had to sit near this,' a different user expressed. 'Where are the flight attendants? Did anyone complain?' someone else asked. 'Ewww no one wants to see toes in the air,' one person admitted. Someone else wrote: 'Absolutely THE F**K not. Why are grown adults so gross?!?!' 'Do flight attendants just not want to get into a fight or what? [In my opinion], it's perfectly reasonable to ask her to keep her feet off the... screen,' another user explained. Recently, insiders exclusively revealed to the Daily Mail the absolute worst ways vacationers can behave, from forcing other tourists to swap seats with them against their will to cutting their toenails onboard. The worldwide baggage shipping company Luggage Forward conducted a study of airplane etiquette preferences and found the worst offenders (in order) were talking loudly on a plane, playing a video or music without headphones, eating smelly food, taking off your shoes, and using both armrests. There are also massive personal grooming mistakes people make while flying, etiquette expert Genevieve 'Jenny' Dreizen, based in Edinburgh, Scotland, told the Daily Mail. One no-no is people toenail clipping or in-flight manicures, which Dreizen fittingly described as 'deeply unhygienic and very disruptive.' And no matter how comfortable it may seem, keep those shoes on. Dreizen believes that everyone 'should attempt to keep their shoes on for safety reasons because on a typical flight, there's really no need to take them off.' 'No bare feet on the seats or in the aisle, ever,' Dreizen said, adding, 'It's a plane, not your living room.'
Daily Mail
17-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Flight attendant reveals the drink you should NEVER order on a plane
The arrival of the drinks trolley is usually a highlight of a long-haul flight. But a flight attendant has warned tourists that there's one drink you might not want to order. According to Sue Fogwell, a flight attendant for 22 years, a Bloody Mary is a bad idea on a plane. Her warning might come as a surprise to many as tomato juice is proven to taste better than usual once you're up in the air. This is because air pressure tends to make passengers crave acidity and saltiness, with tomato juice ticking both boxes. However Sue told Travel + Leisure that she'd definitely be giving a certain Bloody Mary mix a miss. The experienced cabin crew member says: 'Due to the very high sodium content, I always avoid drinking Mr&Mrs T/bloody mary mix and tomato juice.' High sodium food and drinks could quickly make passengers feel dehydrated, particularly if they're on a long-haul flight. The vodka in a Bloody Mary could also dehydrate passengers with the NHS advising passengers to 'limit' how much alcohol they drink on a plane. But Sue has also warned travellers to give the tap water on a plane a miss. She revealed that she 'never' drank the tap water, also skipping the coffee and tea that's made with the water. The flight attendant explained that this is because the tap water comes from the plane's water tanks.
Fox News
16-06-2025
- Fox News
Victim of 'seat swap shenanigans' reveals how fellow flyer attempted to trick her
Print Close By Ashley DiMella Published June 16, 2025 Another seat swapper strikes again as a flight passenger is sharing her first experience with "seat swap shenanigans." Posting in the "r/delta" forum on Reddit, a user wrote that she and her husband were on a "long-haul flight" prompting them to upgrade to comfort-plus in a "2-3-2 configuration. " "We each got an aisle seat with someone seated between us, so my husband decided to offer to switch his aisle seat with the fellow in between," the woman wrote. PASSENGER DEFENDS CONTROVERSIAL 'GATE LICE' BEHAVIOR AS AIRLINES CRACK DOWN ON EARLY BOARDING ATTEMPTS "Here's where the strange part comes in," she added. "Fellow in the middle is happy to swap, but then he wants me to swap with his wife, so they won't be separated. I declined because where would that leave me?" The woman said that if she accepted the offer, she would have ended up in an economy seat. "Dude went back to economy and found someone to switch with [him] so he could be with his wife. I guess he upgraded to C+ middle and hoped to pull a fast one," the user said. 'GATE LICE' RUN-INS HAVE FLYERS DEMANDING MORE AIRLINES 'CRACK DOWN' ON PESKY TRAVEL TREND She revealed that a "delightful woman from Germany got a free upgrade and is happily sitting in the aisle seat." "I've read of several seat-swap shenanigans, but I never expected to experience it myself," the post concluded. Redditors took to the comments section to discuss the seat-swapping phenomenon and share their own flying experiences. "Here's a wacky idea that could work in 99% of the seat-swap posts I see here," said one user. "Buy the seat you want and sit there. If the seat you want isn't available anymore, buy the best option and sit there." FLIGHT PASSENGER STANDS FIRM AGAINST ENTITLED SEAT SWAPPER'S DEMANDS: 'I'M NOT MOVING' The same user continued, "If you can't be separated from your traveling companion for the length of a flight, drive." "We [have] offered to swap more as a courtesy to the person in the middle than as a necessity of sitting together," commented one person. Another Redditor wrote, "Nice that it worked out." "I would never ask someone to switch seats," said yet another person. One user on the platform wrote, "Just got home from a long weekend solo trip. Trip out, I offered to swap seats with the husband so he could sit with his wife. They were happy. I was happy." For more Lifestyle articles, visit "Today's [flight attendant] asked if I would swap so an older couple could sit together," the same person continued. "Yup, no problem. I will admit that it was my first time treating myself to first class, so a first-class-to-first-class swap was not punishment, but as a solo traveler, I was happy to help couples sit together." Another user wrote, "I feel like a lot of the seat-swap drama posts are fake (or at least heavily played up) or ... [they're] just assuming the illest of wills when folks really aren't trying to scam someone." California-based etiquette expert Rosalinda Randall weighed in on the situation, telling Fox News Digital that "no one has the obligation to switch their seat" on a plane. "Have a compelling reason that will resonate." "The person making the request has no right to expect [this] or make a scene when they don't get their way," she said. "It is one's prerogative to make requests, as it is also the prerogative of the one being asked to deny a request." She added, "Sometimes such requests make us roll our eyes in disbelief. But there are people who don't often fly, have a fear, a language barrier, or a very pushy spouse or boyfriend who forces them to make absurd requests." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Gary Leff, a Texas-based travel industry expert and author of the blog "View From the Wing," told Fox News Digital that although the person with the ticket is entitled to the seat, sometimes flyers can try their luck on board by simply asking others to swap. "Have a compelling reason that will resonate with the person you're asking," said Leff. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Leff added that if you "have something decent to offer in return, it isn't as much of a hardship for the person to give you what you want." Print Close URL
Fox News
10-06-2025
- Fox News
Flight passenger stands firm against entitled seat swapper's demands: 'I'm not moving'
As summer travel kicks into high gear, the game of musical chairs in the sky shows no signs of slowing down as the seat-swapping trend continues. In the "r/americanairlines" forum on Reddit, a user titled a post, "Finally happened to me." The person wrote, "Maybe I should stop reading about seat swappers … because it finally happened to me. Get in my 2A seat and I tell the woman, 'Hey, before you get settled, I'm at the window.' And she goes, 'Well, my husband and I are apart in separate aisle seats.'" The user continued in the post, "I go, 'OK, well, I'm not moving, so I hope you figure it out.' She goes, 'Well, it's still business class.' No." The Reddit poster added, "To clear this up, I'm on an airbus 2x2. No middle. And it was my seat that I paid for. Moving to an aisle when I booked a window months ago is not the same … otherwise [I] would've obliged," the flight passenger clarified. The post garnered over 1,000 reactions as people took to the comments section to discuss the issue and share their own encounters with seat swappers on board flights. "I'm not at all for seat swapping. It's ridiculous," wrote one user. Another user wrote, "Returned recently from Munich and the lady across the aisle kept asking me to switch seats so she could sit next to her husband." Another person wrote, "I mean, there's no harm in asking, but if the answer is 'No,' politely drop it and move on." "Unless a person has some sort of illness where their traveling partner needs immediate proximity, there's no point in this," wrote one user. Many users addressed fellow flyers' need to be near their spouses or family members on planes. "Why can't grown-ups just suck it up if they are not next to one another for a few hours?" commented one user. A Redditor wrote that she and her spouse "fly often, and sometimes we can't sit next to each other - big deal. We never ask someone to trade seats." A user admitted, "I am one of these seat swappers any time I travel with family. We reserve a row and the window and aisle seat … hoping no one gets the middle … If we happen to get a middle [seat]er, we ask them if it's OK if they get the window instead or aisle. Haven't had a complaint yet … Hoping it stays that way." California-based etiquette expert Rosalinda Randall weighed in on the situation, telling Fox News Digital that "no one has the obligation to switch their seat." "The person making the request has no right to expect [this] or make a scene when they don't get their way," said Randall. Randall said there may be some circumstances in which it would be a minor inconvenience to switch. "It's a short flight, you can find a similar seat in another row, or anyone would be an improvement from the passenger [you're currently] sitting next to," said Randall.
