Originally Posted by
SeaProf
I fly on Sunday. Given the lack of responses I am a bit hesitant to be the guinea pig with the black bean burger, given how serious my reaction was the last time I accidentally ate something with gluten (it was advertised as GF, but was actually made with gluten-based flour as I later found out). Alaska doesn't inspire much confidence in me given some of the things you mention and also the general difficulty I have in the US with being celiac. Life is much easier in other countries that have much higher levels of awareness.
As a follow-up for any celiacs out there, after talking with the helpful flight attendant I did eat the Black Bean Burger and had no problems at all. As far as gluten free food goes, I found it acceptable and appreciated that the trimmings for the burger were kept separate (I have an intolerance to tomatoes, so it was helpful that it was not placed on the burger directly).
In sum, I had no complaints with the meal and had no negative reaction even though I am celiac and sensitive to trace amounts of gluten.