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Southwest Airlines Discontinues Their Pre-Boarding Policy for Food Allergies in September – Backpedals in November

In direct violation of the Air Carrier Access Act, as of September 2022, Southwest Airlines no longer offers pre-boarding for peanut allergies. When Southwest Airlines made the decision to stop in-flight service of peanut products, my family became loyal customers – Religiously recommending the caring and accommodating staff at Southwest to anyone and everyone. Now…

Anxiety, Or Anaphylaxis?

Exploring the physiological + psychological similarities between anaphylaxis + panic attacks, and how the perceived gap in professional literature may perpetuate somatic trauma responses in the food allergy community. “We have learned that trauma is not just an event that took place sometime in the past; it is also the imprint left by that experience…

It All Started With A Mouse: Wishing Upon A Star at Walt Disney World

“In bad times and in good, I’ve never lost my zest for life.”- Walt Disney Do you believe in magic? After a Disney trip full of three course allergy friendly meals, specially prepared + delivered dishes, and safe desserts after safe desserts… We certainly do! Orlando’s Walt Disney World earned itself a household of loyal…

New Heights: Flying Safely with Peanut Allergies

Much to my dismay, peanuts have become just as synonymous with flying on commercial airlines as they are with American baseball games – And its a travel nightmare. According to a recent publication for the Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research (CFAAR), 98% of respondents reported some level of anxiety about airline travel due…

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