'Game-changer': Or is it? Mum's flight hack sparks debate

“They wouldn’t allow it on the plane." 

Snacks are an essential part of any journey.

 

However, one mum’s attempt to make flying with the kids easier by feeding them has sent social media into a tailspin. 

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“But it’s full of toxic junk food"

“You need to pack a snack box for you and your kids for you next flight” @kristinnicolemiller's TikTok caption reads.  

Her footage shows a neatly organised snack box designed to keep hunger (and restless little travellers) at bay. Each compartment is packed with a mix of sweet and savoury treats, neatly divided into eight removable sections.

The kids are seen happily tucking in; no tantrums, no mid-air meltdowns. 

“A game changer! I can’t even explain,” the mum of two claims.

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Kristin says she was flooded with messages from parents eager to get their hands on the same snack box.  It was a similar story in the video's comment section. 

“We have a nine-hour flight, so I’m definitely doing this!” one parent said.

“This looks so good,” another agreed

@kristinnicolemiller_

A GAME CHANGER i cant even explain🤯Everyone was asking where we got these! In my amazon under “mom favorites” #planesnacks #snacklebox #travelhacks #snackideas

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"You wouldn’t be allowed to open the box at all"

However, not everyone was onboard with her bright idea. 

“But it’s full of toxic junk food,” one critic pointed out.

“Honestly, if my son ate that many E numbers, the plane would be destroyed,” another joked.  

For some, the snack selection wasn’t the issue - it was what might be inside the snacks. The presence of nuts in the box could pose as a serious risk for fellow passengers with allergies. 

“They wouldn’t allow it on the plane,” one viewer claimed.

“Don’t put anything that contains peanuts in it. If you’re told not to open any snacks with nuts, you wouldn’t be allowed to open the box at all,” another warned.

Then this viewer noted the potential inconvenience: “Once it’s empty you have to carry it.”  

Here in Australia, Qantas allows passengers to bring their own snacks onboard, provided they comply with security regulations and aren’t prohibited items.

While the airline doesn’t serve nuts as part of its in-flight service, it can’t guarantee an allergy-free cabin, since passengers are allowed to bring their own food.

Whether it’s a first-class hack or an in-flight flop this mum’s snack box has taken off in more ways than one! 

Originally published as 'Game-changer': Or is it? Mum's flight hack sparks debate