Nov 10, 2018, 12:33 pm
Last edit by: JDiver
AA nut allergic Passenger policy as of 12/12/18.
American Airlines nut allergy policy, aa.com link
Additionally, as quoted originally by Bloomberg 9 Nov 2018
NOTE: this thread is a moderated thread, and jokes or comments derogatory to those with bona fide nut allergies will be summarily removed.
American Airlines nut allergy policy, aa.com link
Although we don’t serve peanuts, we do serve other nut products (such as warmed nuts) and there may be trace elements of unspecified nut ingredient, including peanut oils, in meals and snacks. Additionally, other customers can bring peanuts or other tree nuts on board.
We can’t accommodate requests to not serve certain foods, provide nut “buffer zones,”or allow you to board early to clean your area (changes 12/12/2018). Our planes are cleaned regularly, but can’t guarantee the removal of nut allergens on surfaces or in the air filters. Because of this, can’t guarantee you won’t be exposed to peanuts or other tree nuts during flight, and we strongly encourage those with allergies to take all necessary medical precautions before flying.
We can’t accommodate requests to not serve certain foods, provide nut “buffer zones,”
”American Airlines customers with nut allergies who would like to board our flights early to wipe down surfaces may ask to do so at the gate," said American Airlines spokeswoman Michelle Mohr. The policy was first reported by Bloomberg...
...The new policy was included in a filing with the U.S. Transportation Department on November 6. It comes in response to a complaint filed last year by Food Allergy Research & Education and the mother of a child with a dangerous peanut allergy, Bloomberg reported...
The new policy goes into effect December 12 2018 as flight-service manuals are updated. link
...The new policy was included in a filing with the U.S. Transportation Department on November 6. It comes in response to a complaint filed last year by Food Allergy Research & Education and the mother of a child with a dangerous peanut allergy, Bloomberg reported...
The new policy goes into effect December 12 2018 as flight-service manuals are updated. link
Preboarding policy (for passengers with nut / peanut allergies as of 12/12/18)
Nov 8, 2018, 9:20 am
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Nov 8, 2018, 11:08 am
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My sample size is low, but I flew UA SFO-BOS the other day and they have virtually eliminated gate lice from the program. Global Services and 1Ks are boarded directly and Group 1 and 2 (then the other numbers) are lined up like Southwest, but to the side and not in the way of Elite travelers. The only issue is the amount of pre-boards, but it was still a nicer process than most of the AA flights where i have to ram by people who are in the way.
Nov 9, 2018, 6:24 am
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My sample size is low, but I flew UA SFO-BOS the other day and they have virtually eliminated gate lice from the program. Global Services and 1Ks are boarded directly and Group 1 and 2 (then the other numbers) are lined up like Southwest, but to the side and not in the way of Elite travelers. The only issue is the amount of pre-boards, but it was still a nicer process than most of the AA flights where i have to ram by people who are in the way.
Nov 9, 2018, 7:46 am
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My sample size is low, but I flew UA SFO-BOS the other day and they have virtually eliminated gate lice from the program. Global Services and 1Ks are boarded directly and Group 1 and 2 (then the other numbers) are lined up like Southwest, but to the side and not in the way of Elite travelers. The only issue is the amount of pre-boards, but it was still a nicer process than most of the AA flights where i have to ram by people who are in the way.
Nov 9, 2018, 7:54 am
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That's just more incentive to save your spot in each line just in case one moves faster than the other.
Nov 9, 2018, 10:30 am
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It seems likely that this will be something that gets abused much more than other needs for boarding early.
Which is a shame for people with real nut allergies, because there will suddenly be so many people with nut allergies, that they won't necessarily get to board early.
Which is a shame for people with real nut allergies, because there will suddenly be so many people with nut allergies, that they won't necessarily get to board early.
Nov 9, 2018, 10:40 am
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It will cost them a lot in lost passenger revenue if people abuse this. Well, lost revenue from honest passengers who would never claim to have a nut allergy just to get on board earlier.