SKIFT: A Department of Transportation (DOT) ruling issued in May has strengthened the rights that air passengers with food allergies have when boarding an aircraft. It also means that some... read more →
Anaphylaxis at 35,000 feet is one of the most feared scenarios for people living with food allergies. Immediate hospital care is not available. In the case of a life-threatening reaction,... read more →
Two physicians recently saved the life of an Etihad Airways crew member who suffered an anaphylactic reaction on a flight. His oxygen levels reportedly dropped to 80 percent – a... read more →
As the holiday season approaches, many people look forward to gatherings, travel, and celebrations centered around food. For those living with food allergies, however, this time of year brings a... read more →
The holidays are here—and that means airports, carry-ons, and crowded flights. But for those managing food allergies, air travel comes with extra challenges that require thoughtful preparation and a bit... read more →
In this engaging video, Lianne Mandelbaum and Editor Gwen Smith discuss the new Allergic Living Airlines & Allergies Guide and what makes it such an empowering resource for the food... read more →
Southwest Airlines will begin serving pistachios to passengers in new premium seats next year, sparking backlash from hundreds of travelers and parents of children with tree nut allergies that can... read more →
Southwest Airlines recently announced that, beginning January 27, 2026, it will introduce the brand Wonderful Pistachios No Shells as an onboard snack. The airline framed the announcement as an exciting... read more →
For twenty years I have been the mother of a child with a life-threatening food allergy. I know what it is to watch my son’s throat close, to see terror... read more →
Allergic Living has created the comprehensive Airlines & Allergies Guide to help our followers with their airline booking decisions. As there’s heightened concern about avoiding allergen exposures when flying, we... read more →