It’s Not Gold, It’s H-E-B Tortillas: Viral Austin Airport Video Explained

Getting on an airplane can be stressful in Texas. There's a lot of people trying to get on the plane, and some don't have the patience to wait. Others? Well they might have some special cargo they're trying to protect and keep close.

Why Is It So Busy Getting On A Plane In Texas?

There's so much that happens when people are boarding a plane. Everyone is trying to get to their seat, but there's always a holdup isn't there. A lot of situations arise when a person is trying to get to their seat.

A person's ticket isn't scanning the correct way, somebody is holding up the line by taking time to get into their seat, and everybody's favorite: a person isn't paying attention. All of these can make one a little impatient when making their way onboard. But for some, they have other items to focus on.

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Everybody brings a personal item with them when they're flying, but not everything is normal inside the carry-on.

Wait, What Did One Person Carry Onto An Austin, Texas Plane?

The answer is none other than well...200 H-E-B Tortillas. Yes, that high of an amount was in a backpack. But how does anybody know about that you ask? None other than a Tik Tok video:

Yes, this may seem a little bit unorthodox, but H-E-B has actually talked about this exact situation in the past. Specifically in 2023:

And yes, before you ask, the TSA did respond:

So if you want to carry H-E-B tortillas on a plane in Texas? Go for it!