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Flying: get a doctor's note for "medical foods" and confirm your GF meal

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Published 2 October 2026

In the US, a doctor's note can help keep safe snacks and meals, including spreads, yogurt or soups that may count as liquids, from being taken at airport security. Request a gluten-free meal when booking, confirm it at check-in, and always carry non-perishable backup food.

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Title: Tips for Traveling Gluten-Free (opens in a new tab)
Published in: Celiac Disease Foundation
Year: 2023

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Flying: get a doctor's note for "medical foods" and confirm your GF meal

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Call the restaurant in a quiet hour with four specific questions

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