Severe Peanut Allergy
Apr 20, 2014, 2:42 am
#136
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I think it is perfectly reasonable to require you to carry a life saving device with you if you fly in a metal container for a couple of hours, and not because I think you should prove you have an allergy but because I think you should carry an Epi-Pen if you may die without it. I also think you should carry more than one on a plane, and some cortisone and antihistamines.
Apr 20, 2014, 8:10 am
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I think it is perfectly reasonable to require you to carry a life saving device with you if you fly in a metal container for a couple of hours, and not because I think you should prove you have an allergy but because I think you should carry an Epi-Pen if you may die without it. I also think you should carry more than one on a plane, and some cortisone and antihistamines.
If you don't and are allergic to peanuts I would consider it a Darwin award honourable mention.
If you don't and are allergic to peanuts I would consider it a Darwin award honourable mention.
Apr 20, 2014, 8:14 am
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After reading 4 pages on this subject I believe that everyone has made their point. Therefore I am closing this discussion down before someone develops an allergy to FT. 
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Mar 11, 2016, 12:32 pm
#139
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Peanuts!!!
Well, Delta... You have done it again. I am a frequent flyer with a peanut allergy. I don't often fly delta due to them serving peanuts on their flights. However, this past week the flight was so cheap I chose Delta. The delta policy states that if you notify the airline in advance they will not serve peanuts on the plane... Spoke with them on the phone a week before so they could mark my profile, checked in with the gate agent to confirm my ticket, and then also mentioned it to the flight attendants. Well, the person in front of me was asked "peanuts, cookies, or pretzels." I got up out of my seat to tell the flight attendant, and got yelled at that the seatbelt sign was still on. They are damn lucky I didn't have a reaction...
You've lost my business. And I hope many others.
You've lost my business. And I hope many others.
Mar 11, 2016, 12:38 pm
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You are allergic to the word "Peanuts" or the Peanuts themselves?
How close must they be to cause harm to you?
How close must they be to cause harm to you?
Mar 11, 2016, 12:41 pm
#141
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I carry mutliple epi-pens with me. I was fortunate to stop the flight attendant before they were distributed.
Mar 11, 2016, 12:45 pm
#142
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If you havee peanuts allergy, don't travel on an airlines that serves peanuts. You are infringing other people's rights. You can't stop people from bringing peanuts to a train or a bus. Why are you taking advantage of an airline?
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Mar 11, 2016, 12:51 pm
#143
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For those curious, here is Delta's published Peanut Allergy policy:
http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_...bilities.html#
Seems like Delta didn't follow their stated policy on the OP's flight. However, I have heard the "we have a customer with a peanut allergy" announcement many times so IME the OP's flight wasn't the norm for Delta.
Peanut Allergies
When you notify us that you have a peanut allergy, we’ll refrain from serving peanuts and peanut products onboard your flight. We'll also advise cabin service to board additional non-peanut snacks, which will allow our flight attendants to serve these snack items to everyone within this area. Gate agents will be notified in case you'd like to pre-board and cleanse the immediate seating area. Unfortunately we still can't guarantee that the flight will be completely peanut-free. Note that some snack products on board may be processed in plants which also process peanut products.
When you notify us that you have a peanut allergy, we’ll refrain from serving peanuts and peanut products onboard your flight. We'll also advise cabin service to board additional non-peanut snacks, which will allow our flight attendants to serve these snack items to everyone within this area. Gate agents will be notified in case you'd like to pre-board and cleanse the immediate seating area. Unfortunately we still can't guarantee that the flight will be completely peanut-free. Note that some snack products on board may be processed in plants which also process peanut products.
Seems like Delta didn't follow their stated policy on the OP's flight. However, I have heard the "we have a customer with a peanut allergy" announcement many times so IME the OP's flight wasn't the norm for Delta.
Mar 11, 2016, 12:55 pm
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I'm "allergic" to those who think their needs are more important than everyone else's. Peanuts are the only non-carb laden snack offered.
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Mar 11, 2016, 12:58 pm
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[I'm "allergic" to those who think their needs are more important than everyone else's. Peanuts are the only non-carb laden snack offered.
@:-)So, carry an apple. Or buy a snack before you board.@:-)
Mar 11, 2016, 1:00 pm
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When I was allergic to peanuts (I fortunately outgrew the allergy) I made sure I took the necessary steps to protect myself, and not infringe on others around me eating peanut products. Apparently the OP thinks he is more important than everyone else.
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Mar 11, 2016, 1:05 pm
#147
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Mar 11, 2016, 1:10 pm
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Apples are not low carb.
I often carry my own snacks but most of them include nuts of various persuasions.
Have you tried one of the peanut desensitization protocols or are you satisfied to live your life in fear of a peanut?
I often carry my own snacks but most of them include nuts of various persuasions.
Have you tried one of the peanut desensitization protocols or are you satisfied to live your life in fear of a peanut?