People like me don’t get to choose when I’d “like” to have food allergies. So when a friend faked a food allergy, it send a dangerous message.
Travel & Dining
FARE Calls for DOT Action on American Airlines’ ‘Discriminatory’ Food Allergy Policy
Allergy organization wants passengers with food allergies to be allowed to pre-board.
Why Family Is Taking on American Airlines’ Food Allergy Policy
DOT complaint targets denial of preboarding as breach of Air Carrier Access Act.
On Safari, with Multiple Food Allergies
The McKenzie-Davison family head to Africa where they get to track cheetahs on foot, come face-to-face with rhinos, and climb… Read more »
Analysis: Canadian Airlines Report Misses the Mark on In-Flight Allergy Risks
In our view, the 2016 report of the Canadian inquiry into peanut, tree nut and sesame allergies on airplanes is generally disappointing.
Airlines and Allergy: FAA Bill Seen as Progress, if Short of Goals
Advocacy groups still hope to enhance on-board provisions for passengers managing food allergies.
British Airways Crews to Make Peanut and Nut Allergy Announcements On Request
Carrier will be the first major international airline to make this policy change.
Tips for Travel to Africa with Food Allergies
Our intrepid travel writer offers his guidance on preparing for, flying to, and staying in Southern Africa when you have allergies.
WestJet Halts Carrying Auto-Injectors on Flights
The Canadian airline WestJet has announced it is not carrying epinephrine auto-injectors in its medical kits
Airlines and Allergy: Auto-Injectors Would Be Required on Planes Under Law
In-flight staff would be required to know how and when to use auto-injectors for food allergic passengers under proposed federal legislation