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<\/p>\nRyanair has issued a warning about what food and drinks passengers can and can’t bring on board ahead of the busy holiday season.<\/p>\n
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With Easter holidays<\/a> approaching, many people across Ireland will be making plans to jet off to sunnier destinations<\/a>.<\/p>\n One simple way to save money when travelling is to pack your own food <\/a>before heading to the airport.<\/p>\n While Irish airport departure lounges are packed with restaurants <\/a>and cafes, the options can be notoriously expensive. Airlines also offer in-flight meals and snacks, but bringing your own can be a more budget friendly choice.<\/p>\n Different airlines have different regulations when it comes to bringing food and drinks onto planes, so it’s important to aware of them to ensure a hassle-free journey.<\/p>\n Ryanair<\/a>, one of Ireland’s busiest airlines, has relatively straightforward rules. Passengers are allowed to bring food and non-alcoholic drinks, provided they fit within hand luggage limits.<\/p>\n However, there are a few restrictions to be aware of. Ryanair has warned that hot drinks are not permitted on board for safety reasons, and passengers are not allowed to consume their own alcohol<\/a> during the flight. A Ryanair spokesperson explained: “In the interest of safety we cannot allow passengers to board the plane with hot drinks or consume their own alcohol during the flight.”<\/p>\n READ MORE: Ryanair and Aer Lingus 2026 bag size rules you must check before flying<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Passengers should also finish or dispose of any remaining food before arriving at their destination to avoid breaking local rules on food imports. For example, travellers entering the EU<\/a> cannot bring in milk<\/a>, meat or other animal products from non-EU countries.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, there’s also been a big change at Dublin Airport<\/a>. Thanks to next generation security scanners, the old 100ml liquids limit has been relaxed. Travellers can now carry up to two litres of liquids and gels and they no longer need to be removed from bags.<\/p>\n However, passengers returning from destinations in Europe or the UK should check the rules at their departure airport, as not all scanners have been updated yet.<\/p>\n