"I am sorry Sir, but this is a nut-free flight"!
Sep 22, 2008, 1:01 am
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"I am sorry Sir, but this is a nut-free flight"!
A somewhat odd/mildly amusing experience on the SQ318, SIN-LHR Suites this past weekend; following delivery of my post take-off Dom, I requested some Macadamias as usual and was told by the FA that the flight was designated nut-free because one passenger had a nut allergy! What on earth were/are they thinking? Sure, make certain that the pax concerned renmains nut-free but to eliminate any nuts from the whole flight
On questioning the content of the Satay dipping sauce I was told that this was a "special recipe" and contained no nuts - didn't taste that way to me...
Was this all a load of old hog-wash from the FA or has anyone else experienced this? This is imporatnt to me as I do really look forward to my champagne and nuts 
On questioning the content of the Satay dipping sauce I was told that this was a "special recipe" and contained no nuts - didn't taste that way to me... Was this all a load of old hog-wash from the FA or has anyone else experienced this? This is imporatnt to me as I do really look forward to my champagne and nuts
Sep 22, 2008, 1:38 am
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Sep 22, 2008, 1:39 am
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You know.. come to think of it.. I think SQ is the only airline I have been on that seems to be so concerned about their nut-allergic passengers...
Sep 22, 2008, 2:16 am
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A somewhat odd/mildly amusing experience on the SQ318, SIN-LHR Suites this past weekend; following delivery of my post take-off Dom, I requested some Macadamias as usual and was told by the FA that the flight was designated nut-free because one passenger had a nut allergy! What on earth were/are they thinking?
Inconvenient to others but unfortunately peanut allergy can be life threatening. Even the tiniest exposure (some claim even the smell) can set off the reaction! Some airlines (eg QF) do not serve peanuts fullstop on any of their flights
Sep 22, 2008, 2:22 am
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To those sitting in F/J class who thinks it's a great inconvenience for them because they couldn't have nuts with their champagne... seriously get real!
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Sep 22, 2008, 3:49 am
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I have experienced it before. They told me they need 3 day's notice for a fully nut-free plane. Depending on the location and severity of the passenger/s they will limit exclusion to their area (Y/J/F). If anyone has seen someone in anaphilactic(?) shock, it's pretty scary!
I think they are responsive, but my only suggestion would be a small card or something like a line on boarding pass to notify passengers of the situation quickly.
I think they are responsive, but my only suggestion would be a small card or something like a line on boarding pass to notify passengers of the situation quickly.
Sep 22, 2008, 4:23 am
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Interesting stuff. I have no problem with this policy if the slightest hint of a nut in the air will cause fellow pax serious illness. I have just never come across this onboard before - well done to SQ for taking this matter so seriously though ^
Sep 22, 2008, 5:25 am
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I don't like this policy. They do not nut-sterilize a plane. That would mean ripping out all the soft goods (carpet, seat covers, foam, etc..) and sterilizing everything else. It's all pomp and circumstance.
If a person cannot fly because of a nut allergy, they cannot fly because of a nut allergy. End of story, lest they want to charter a private jet which has never had contact with a nut.
If a person cannot fly because of a nut allergy, they cannot fly because of a nut allergy. End of story, lest they want to charter a private jet which has never had contact with a nut.
Sep 22, 2008, 5:42 am
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Sep 22, 2008, 6:41 am
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Sep 22, 2008, 6:42 am
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I don't like this policy. They do not nut-sterilize a plane. That would mean ripping out all the soft goods (carpet, seat covers, foam, etc..) and sterilizing everything else. It's all pomp and circumstance.
If a person cannot fly because of a nut allergy, they cannot fly because of a nut allergy. End of story, lest they want to charter a private jet which has never had contact with a nut.
If a person cannot fly because of a nut allergy, they cannot fly because of a nut allergy. End of story, lest they want to charter a private jet which has never had contact with a nut.
Sep 22, 2008, 6:48 am
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http://www.medicinenet.com/script/ma...ticlekey=15618
Severe sufferers also may experience potentially life-threatening anaphylactic shock in response to ingestion of peanuts. Anaphylactic shock is an allergic reaction in which the release of histamine causes swelling, difficulty in breathing, heart failure, circulatory collapse, and sometimes death.
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Reactions can begin and proceed rapidly, in extreme cases proving fatal within minutes. Severe sufferers must use epinephrine (i.e., adrenaline) to help prevent anaphylactic shock. If administered in time, an injection of epinephrine may reverse the anaphylactic condition by quickly constricting blood vessels, increasing the heart rate, stopping swelling around the face and throat, and relaxing muscles in the lungs. Once administered, immediate hospital follow-up is required. (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology)
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If you are traveling with a contact-sensitive child, after boarding wipe down the seats, arm rests, tray table, and window area with a handy-wipe or similar product. Also, inspect the floor and seat area and remove any peanut residue from previous flights.
If a reaction should occur, follow your physician's treatment instructions and then notify the flight crew immediately. This will enable them to identify health professionals on the flight who can help treat the reaction, contact medical professionals on the ground, and/or allow the pilot to begin preparations to land the plane, if needed.
[...]
Reactions can begin and proceed rapidly, in extreme cases proving fatal within minutes. Severe sufferers must use epinephrine (i.e., adrenaline) to help prevent anaphylactic shock. If administered in time, an injection of epinephrine may reverse the anaphylactic condition by quickly constricting blood vessels, increasing the heart rate, stopping swelling around the face and throat, and relaxing muscles in the lungs. Once administered, immediate hospital follow-up is required. (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology)
[...]
If you are traveling with a contact-sensitive child, after boarding wipe down the seats, arm rests, tray table, and window area with a handy-wipe or similar product. Also, inspect the floor and seat area and remove any peanut residue from previous flights.
If a reaction should occur, follow your physician's treatment instructions and then notify the flight crew immediately. This will enable them to identify health professionals on the flight who can help treat the reaction, contact medical professionals on the ground, and/or allow the pilot to begin preparations to land the plane, if needed.
Sep 22, 2008, 6:51 am
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Originally Posted by The High Flyer
On one of my Raffles flights last year, my satay was replaced with barbequed chicken on skewers with brown sauce. They didn't look exactly like the real thing, but good try.
Sep 22, 2008, 7:07 am
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The problem with this is that it is impossible to be 100% certain that a public space such as a plane is going to be nut free. What about people bringing on nuts to the plane? What about that rogue peanut? Should someone be providing paid medical escorts instead of relying on the hope of someone medical onboard? Also what about discrimination against passengers with other allergies? Is it possible to have "X" free planes depending on what "X" is....and believe me there are many "Xs" out there just as devastating to nuts to the person involved. It's far more complex than it first looks....
Sep 22, 2008, 7:13 am
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A somewhat odd/mildly amusing experience on the SQ318, SIN-LHR Suites this past weekend; following delivery of my post take-off Dom, I requested some Macadamias as usual and was told by the FA that the flight was designated nut-free because one passenger had a nut allergy! What on earth were/are they thinking? Sure, make certain that the pax concerned renmains nut-free but to eliminate any nuts from the whole flight On questioning the content of the Satay dipping sauce I was told that this was a "special recipe" and contained no nuts - didn't taste that way to me... Was this all a load of old hog-wash from the FA or has anyone else experienced this? This is imporatnt to me as I do really look forward to my champagne and nuts
On questioning the content of the Satay dipping sauce I was told that this was a "special recipe" and contained no nuts - didn't taste that way to me... Was this all a load of old hog-wash from the FA or has anyone else experienced this? This is imporatnt to me as I do really look forward to my champagne and nuts