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Old Apr 15, 2014, 5:55 am
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Originally Posted by Burj
I always wonder why airlines don't have a policy that anyone requesting a peanut free flight must also show the gate agent or pilot that they are carrying an Epi-Pen before being allowed to fly..
Because that's beyond the scope of the gate agent and pilot's duties and who wants to delay boarding even more while people fumble around for their pen. I also wouldn't be surprised if that ran afoul of the ADA. "prove you have an Epi-Pen or you can't fly" and all.
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