Southwest Airlines will once again allow travelers with peanut and nut allergies to pre-board to wipe seating areas for allergens.… Read more »
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Anaphylaxis in the Air: MD Saves Woman, But Medical Kit an Issue
The tweet from Dr. Amish Shah caught my eye: “We experienced a medical issue on the flight back today, and… Read more »
The Big Tennis Trip: My Teen and His Coach Took the Food Allergy Reins
On an overcast October afternoon, tennis coach Les Smith arrived at our New Jersey home to pick up my son… Read more »
Lawmakers Learn Urgent Need for Auto-Injectors on Planes
As an advocate for airline accommodations for severe food allergies, I believe in the power of personal stories. This is… Read more »
FARE Calls on Airline CEOs to Stock Epi Auto-Injectors
The non-profit FARE is asking the CEOs of 10 U.S. airlines to commit to stocking epinephrine auto-injectors’ in all airplane… Read more »
At 30,000 Feet, Why We Can’t Count on Epinephrine Vials on an Airplane
Back in 2016, the food allergy community had high hopes for a bipartisan Senate bill that would have required all… Read more »
Proposed Airlines Bill Could Allow Food Allergic Travelers to Seek Legal Action
Legislation recently proposed by five U.S. senators aims to expand protection of the rights of air travelers with disabilities and… 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: 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
Hawaiian Airlines Says Aloha! To GF Snacks
Hawaiian Airlines adds Gluten-Free Snack Boxes to their onboard menu.