Tag: air travel
Woman Suffering Anaphylaxis During Flight Saved By Arizona State Representative
Quick thinking Dr Amish Shah saves the day while returning from an ER doctor's conference.
Woman’s Near-Death Anaphylactic Experience Prompts Petition to Ban Nuts on Flights
Tricia Powell's brush with death is a salient example of why peanuts and tree nuts should be banned from all flights.
Stocking Epinephrine Auto-Injectors on Commercial Flights Found to be Cost-Effective
According to this study, base-case scenarios demonstrate the annual cost per passenger-at-risk would be $0.08.
New Recommendations Regarding Air Travel with Food Allergies
Great recommendations that should be adopted by airlines both above and below the border.
Inspiring Resource: The No Nut Traveler by Lianne Mandelbaum
A compendium of articles regarding airline policies related to food allergies. Before you book that next flight, check out the site.
NY Times Blog Post: What Should Airlines Do About Children With...
An article by Abby Ellin makes the case for better accommodation of people with food allergies by the airlines.
