Additionally, Pekoske said, dips and canned fruits or vegetables should also go in checked bags. However, solids — items that do not have a specific size regulation under TSA — include turkey, pie, stuffing, casseroles, baked goods, and fresh produce. These items can be placed in carry-on luggage.

There are only so many things you can bring to Thanksgiving dinner that you can also bring on a plane (i.e., maybe a box of chocolates). GENTLE READER: To Miss Manners' puzzlement, there are certain so-called etiquette rules that have been so thoroughly pounded into everyone that even the otherwise-rude will obey them.