Although most foods can be carried through TSA checkpoints, some dishes may need to be packed with checked baggage.

The Transportation Department anticipates record-breaking Thanksgiving travel, coordinating with federal agencies and airlines to ensure a smooth holiday season despite increased travelers.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for Thanksgiving travel and tells people what foods can be carried through security checkpoints and what needs to be put in checked baggage.

The TSA expects Thanksgiving's travel volume to reach records highs, and recommends utilizing PreCheck to avoid long lines.

The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is offering a few key tips for travelers as it gets ready for a busy Thanksgiving travel season this year.

Thanksgiving favorites such as mac and cheese, turkey and casseroles can be brought through TSA checkpoints. But cranberry sauce, maple syrup and gravy must go in checked baggage, the agency says.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is preparing for an estimated 18 million travelers this Thanksgiving holiday. That’s a 6% increase from last year and a 17% jump from 2022.

With information from SIXT, here is a guide to which Thanksgiving food items can be carried through a TSA security checkpoint and which items need to be in checked baggage.