Grabbing a snack or drink mid-flight can significantly improve your journey when heading off on holiday. Airlines such as easyJet provide an array of refreshments and snacks available to buy.

However, these purchases can be quite expensive, and when travelling with your entire family, costs can escalate rapidly. Thankfully, passengers are generally permitted to bring their own food aboard, although certain items are strictly forbidden. Specific regulations vary across airlines, but there are common restrictions that apply to most UK carriers in 2026.

EasyJet allows passengers to bring their own food on board, while also offering a variety of snacks and drinks for purchase during the flight. The airline advises travellers to be aware of specific rules regarding the importation of certain food items at their destination.

EasyJet said: "There's a 100ml limit for liquid food, like soup or custard. Different countries have different regulations about importing food and drink, so make sure you check the rules for your destination.

"You can bring alcohol bought in the airside departure lounge into the cabin, as long as it's unopened. Alcohol must be lower than 70% abv, and packed either in an airport shopping bag or in your cabin bag. It's strictly forbidden to drink any alcohol that has not been purchased on board the aircraft and those found consuming their own alcohol may face prosecution.

"You can bring hot drinks on board if you've bought them at the airport and they have a lid on.

"The 100ml liquid limit doesn't apply to baby food, milk or sterlised water, provided that the total amount is no more than two litres. You may be asked to taste it for security reasons."

• Any liquid food over 100ml, like soup, yoghurt or custard


• Bottles of alcohol that have been opened. Alcoholic beverages may only be consumed if purchased on board during the flight


• More than two litres of baby food or formula


• Hot drinks without a lid on