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Darf man Pet Food ins Flugzeug mitnehmen?

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By Capt. Marcus Vance (Aviation Security Consultant) Reviewed by Elena Rostova (Regulatory Specialist) Verified against TSA/CATSA:
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Handgepäck: ⚠ EINGESCHRÄNKT Aufgabegepäck: ✓ JA

Ja, mit Einschränkungen — Pet Food ist im Handgepäck unter Einhaltung der Sicherheitslimits erlaubt. Dry & "moist" kibble: solid food, no limit.

  • · Dry & "moist" kibble: solid food, no limit
  • · Wet/canned food: ≤3.4 oz in the quart bag
  • · No medical exemption for prescription pet food — even service animals (TSA wording)
  • · Imported treats: check agriculture rules at the border

Regeln nach Sicherheitsbehörde

Rules by security authority

United States — TSA

Handgepäck:

EINGESCHRÄNKT

Dry food (incl. moist kibble): any amount. Wet/canned food: 3.4 oz or less per container.

Aufgabegepäck:

JA

Yes — any kind; sealed factory bags travel best.

Rule conditions: Dry & "moist" kibble: solid food, no limitWet/canned food: ≤3.4 oz in the quart bagNo medical exemption for prescription pet food — even service animals (TSA wording)Imported treats: check agriculture rules at the border

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So verpacken Sie pet food

Handgepäck: Dry food (incl. moist kibble): any amount. Wet/canned food: 3.4 oz or less per container.

Aufgabegepäck: Yes — any kind; sealed factory bags travel best.

Das Sicherheitspersonal am Flughafen trifft stets die endgültige Entscheidung vor Ort.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you bring Pet Food in a carry-on?

Dry food (incl. moist kibble): any amount. Wet/canned food: 3.4 oz or less per container.

Can you pack Pet Food in checked luggage?

Yes — any kind; sealed factory bags travel best.

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