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km14 Wed 23-Sept-26 07:46:46

We're due to fly from Manchester Terminal2 in a few weeks.We have in the past bought sandwich meal deals to eat on the plane. Last time we flew we chose a Boots meal deal each. There wasn't a lot of choice and the sandwiches were absolutely disgusting. The other options are M&S before departures or WH Smith. There is also the option of making them myself. Any suggestions welcome. Thank you

Ziplok Wed 23-Sept-26 17:43:28

Jeanieallergy21

I didn't think you were allowed to take food and drink through security

This.

Fallingstar Wed 23-Sept-26 17:49:17

You can take food but not drink, we would buy a drink in departures.

Himdowntheroad Wed 23-Sept-26 18:07:27

Sago

No sandwich that has been refrigerated is tasty.

It’s taken me years to realise this!

Make your own but not egg!

Don't take ham sandwiches either if you're likely to be more than two or three hours before you eat them

GoldenAge Wed 23-Sept-26 22:35:54

Have always made my own food for the plane. That way I know the quality and I never have a dodgy tummy after home made bread which is different from all sandwiches on the market. Every sandwich seller including the lovely Pret must use flour that's adulterated with additives - why would I take a folate supplement when there's already enough in my diet? And the same with other vitamins and minerals. That said, I do buy a choc bar in Pret - that's the treat.

Nannan2 Wed 23-Sept-26 23:44:17

In our opinion,the lounges are well worth the money, and are like a luxurious treat for the start of the holiday.We've always enjoyed them,and you can find good deals online for reducing the cost.

Nannan2 Wed 23-Sept-26 23:49:41

When you tally up the cost of the high cost sandwiches its better value in the lounges probably.

crazyH Wed 23-Sept-26 23:53:28

Half of the fun of going away, is to start as you mean to go on.
Don’t make your own sandwiches. Just use the in-flight service.
Expensive perhaps, but include that in your holiday budget.
I would hate to be fussing over sandwiches, on the morning of my flight

CarrotTop Thu 24-Sept-26 03:32:05

Nanny100

I always make our own. A good quality roll, Brie, cranberry and walnuts for me and the same for DH, but green grapes instead of cranberry. A couple of cereal bars and it’s a good picnic!

Oooh, that's got me juices flowing! I hope the corner shop has got some Brie tomorrow when I pop in (but home-made plum chutney for me instead of cranberry).

km14 Thu 24-Sept-26 06:21:57

Thank you for all these suggestions. I think I am leaning towards making my own. That way I can get some really Nic bread the day before. Jeanieallergy21 you can take food through security just not drinks.

km14 Thu 24-Sept-26 06:24:15

The obviously should say nice bread 🙄

Tenko Thu 24-Sept-26 09:10:04

If we have a very early morning flight , I can’t face breakfast early . I buy a sandwich from marks the day before. I check the useby date . And stick it in my carryon bag with some fruit . And have it on the flight with a coffee .
I don’t take cereal or protein bars incase of nut allergies.

Kitty55 Thu 24-Sept-26 11:26:48

Make them yourself tgen you know how good they are

GrannyGravy13 Thu 24-Sept-26 11:34:04

The only budget airlines we use are Jet2 or EasyJet. I either get a coffee and chocolate bar or a vodka and tonic along with some crisps from inflight service. Depending on the time of the flight.

Have never felt the need for a sandwich on a short haul flight 🤷‍♀️

JenniferEccles Thu 24-Sept-26 11:39:42

How about having a meal or a snack in the airport before your flight?
That’s what we used to do.

Menopauselbitch Thu 24-Sept-26 13:02:58

I always pay for a lounge and eat and drink whatever I want.

seasider Thu 24-Sept-26 20:29:32

You won’t find a Boots at Manchester they have gone . I was really surprised as they were so busy with people buying meal deals and last minute toiletries. I got a sandwich from Smiths but not a great choice 🙁