bringing deli sandwiches on a plane: is it worth the hassle?

Last week, I decided to bring a classic Italian sub from WaWa on my flight—just lettuce, cheese, maybe some tomatoes. I figured it would be a nice treat compared to the usual airport snacks. But then I started worrying: if I take the sandwich out of the fridge before heading to the airport, will it still taste fresh after four hours? I mean, nobody wants a soggy, sad sandwich at 30,000 feet. And then there’s the whole TSA thing. I kept wondering if I should keep the sandwich in my carry-on or hold it separately when going through security. I didn’t want to be that person holding up the line because of a rogue hoagie. Plus, I’ve heard stories about people getting their food inspected, which sounds a bit embarrassing, especially when you’re already juggling shoes and laptops. Honestly, I love the idea of saving money and eating something I actually enjoy on the plane, but I’m not sure if the hassle is worth it. Has anyone else tried this with a WaWa or Publix sub? Did it survive the trip, or did you end up regretting it? I’d love to hear if your sandwich made it through security and still tasted good, or if it just turned into a lukewarm mess. We all want to eat well when we travel, but sometimes it feels like the universe is against us! #traveltips #sandwichdebate #airportfood #Travel