Can you carry on a ham on a plane?

Answer 1

We are flying to ID. for Easter & I want to bring a ham. Can I put it in my carry on luggage? Can you please give me some options. As I don't want to get to the airport & not be able to take my ham on board. Thank you for your help.

ANSWER:

First, clarifying that you're referring to flying to the state of Idaho, (state code ID), within the USA. and not travelling to the nation of Indonesia, (Nation Code ID)?

Flying within the states, the US TSA (Transportation Security Administration), has strict rules regarding the transport of certain liquid, or near-liquid items, including:

Cranberry sauce

Cologne

Creamy dips and spreads (cheese spread, peanut butter, etc.)

Gift baskets with food items (salsa, jams, and sauces)

Gravy

Jams

Jellies

Lotions

Maple syrup

Oils and vinegars

Perfume

Salad dressing

Salsa

Sauces

Snow globes

Soups

Wine, liquor, and beer

However, there should be no problem carrying your ham. Many people purchase dry-cured hams in the Dallas and Houston Airports in Texas, and carry them as gifts for friends across the US, as do many people purchase Lobsters at Boston's Logan International Airport, for the same reason.

You have not mentioned whether your ham is cooked or raw. A ham, such as the popular cooked, 'Honey-Baked' hams, so popular in the US, are often carried, placed in air-tight containers.

Under no circumstance, should the ham you're carrying be raw, or unsealed in such a manner that the odour can be detected by other passengers. In that instance, the cab crew could and most likely would, restrict its transport.

Not suggesting this as a rule, but the old adage of 'It is much easier to get forgiveness than it is to get permission,' might apply here, except for passing through the TSA. If the airline knows you've cleared Homeland Security, they generally don't care what you're carrying on board, provided it fits conveniently, either under the seat ahead of you, or in the overhead bins, provided, as mentioned, that no other passenger can detect the contents, or have reason to complain.

NOTE: If, by any chance, you were alluding to travelling to Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim-majority country, you most certainly may not transport items of Pork into the country.

Answer 2

depends how big and you have a mini cold box for it Some airlines forbid carrying ANY foodstuffs on planes so its best to check