American Airlines offers early boarding of passengers allergic to nuts

In just a few weeks, American Airlines passengers with nut allergies will be invited to board flights in advance to wipe their seats and avoid the risk of exposure to allergens.

The policy is expected to come into effect on December 12 with the update of flight service manuals, the carrier said in a document filed on November 6 with the US Department of Transportation.

"Although we do not serve peanuts in flight, we can not guarantee that our customers will not be exposed to peanuts or other nuts during their journey. We strongly encourage allergy sufferers to take all necessary medical precautions before taking the plane. "
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According to Bloomberg, Food Allergy Research & Education and the mother of a boy suffering from life-threatening peanut allergy complained about it last year.

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"Starting December 12th, customers allergic to nuts who would like to board earlier flights to wipe surfaces can ask to do so at the door," confirmed an American Airlines representative at Fox News.

"Although we do not serve peanuts in flight, we can not guarantee that our customers will not be exposed to peanuts or other nuts during their journey. We strongly encourage allergy sufferers to take all necessary medical precautions before taking the plane. "

According to the record, about 15 million Americans suffer from food allergies.
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According to the record, about 15 million Americans suffer from food allergies.

American is now partnering with Delta Air Lines to offer passengers with nut allergies boarding earlier to disinfect their seats, trays and armrests, according to Today.

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Earlier this year, two stories of young boys suffering from severe allergic reactions to peanuts while on board flights made headlines in the national newspapers.

In March, a New York mother criticized American Airlines for the cabin crew's "limited" reaction to the almost fatal allergic reaction of her son. A few weeks later, a Texan family objected to Southwest Airlines, claiming that the carrier had served peanuts in their flight, provoking a severe reaction from their 9-year-old son, although he warned the airline of his life-threatening allergy.

By August 1, Southwest had also stopped serving peanuts – a traditional airplane snack – on all flights.