Originally Posted by
DaddyRabbit
Apparently those with this problem have a complicated life. It is more than just eating them, but being near them, even the odd nut being left in a seat crack.
Hmm... so the parents drove the kid in their car which never lets in anyone who eats nuts (and always do so as buses, taxis, etc could have leftover nuts in seat cracks), kid didn't sit down at the airport for fear there may be nut traces on the seats, they don't go to restaurants, and once arriving they walk to their destination because of what has already been mentioned about taxis and buses being risky environments. Seriously, I expect airlines to make reasonable efforts to offer all passengers a safe and pleasant flight when this is compatible with their daily way of functioning, but you simply can't expect an airline to go above and beyond that. If someone is so sensitive and yet has to travel, then they'd better found some sort of protecting clothing that wouldn't let any peanut bits reach them once on board.