Are You Allowed To Take Pumpkin Pie On A Plane?

istetiana via Getty Images The TSA has specific rules regarding food, including pies and cakes. Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 ounces are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible.” To determine whether an item is a liquid, gel or aerosol rather than a solid, ask yourself if you can “spill it, spray it, spread it, pump it or pour it.” Another good rule of thumb is to consider whether the item can maintain its own shape or if it takes the form of whatever container holds it. Although you could argue a dessert like a pumpkin pie is somewhat gel-like, the TSA specifically permits pies and cakes in both checked and carry-on bags. “TSA officers may instruct travelers to separate items from carry-on bags such as foods, powders, and any materials that can clutter bags and obstruct clear images on the X-ray machine,” the agency’s website notes. “Travelers are encouraged to organize their carry-on bags and keep them uncluttered to ease the screening process and keep the lines moving.” If you’re flying with a pie, you’ll likely want to store it in a designated carrier or otherwise cushion this precious cargo to avoid sustaining wear and tear before you get to present it at the Thanksgiving table.