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.

TSA predicts a historic Thanksgiving travel rush with record-breaking crowds. Discover how to beat the chaos and prepare for the busiest travel week.

The Transportation Safety Administration says 2024 could be the busiest Thanksgiving travel period ever, with a 6% increase in passengers from last year. All totaled, the agency says it expects to screen 18.3 million people from Tues., Nov. 26, to Mon., Dec. 2.

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.