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Because an airport cabin is a confined space (with limited outside air circulation) there is a very real possibility that a person with a peanut allergy could actually die from exposure. There is absolutely no need for other passengers to have peanuts with a total disregard for the safety (and life) of a fellow passenger.
A similar problem, that should also be addressed, along with the peanut allergy problem, is the case of allowing small domestic pets in the cabin of a aircraft. People with allergic sensitivity to dog and cat dander are in danger of dying from an acute asthma attack. These animals are being stored under the seat in front of the pet owner which may be directly under an asthmatic passenger. Additionally, many pet owners do not keep these animals in their carriers for the… more »
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I’d like to add my voice to say that all flights should be covered, including international flights.
I’d like to add my voice to say that all flights should be covered, including international flights. so, as for the specifics, the tarmac delay should be no more than 3 hours. If having it for all planes is not practical, then planes designed for 30 or more passengers should be covered. Airlines need to get over themselves, and make this part of the contract of carriage, and then operate in a customer-friendly fashion, which includes ample communications when ANY problem arises. Ample means updates at least every 5 minutes, and the updates should be as informative as possible. Airports should certainly have their own tarmac contingency plans, to help facilitate any changes that may need to occur if there is a long delay – getting passengers off the plane, bringing food, water,… more »
Disclosure on the carrier’s web site is the best way to get separate optional-fee information to the public. Code-shares are tricky, since usually the code-share computers don’t talk to each other. For this situation, I think the differences should also be disclosed on tickets. ALL fees should be listed. Including a second full fare price doesn’t seem as if it will add much, but rather may generate more confusion. A 3-month period for displaying information about changes on websites is about right, and this seems like the most efficient way to make the information available to the public. These requirements should apply to all carriers. Baggage fees should not be allowed to vary between code-share partners – I can’t think of any others. Finally, I think… more »
I am not a peanut allergy sufferer, but as a physician, I have both taken care of children with acute peanut allergies, and also responded to calls for physicians on flights. The equipment and conditions available on a flight are laughable for a true emergency, and I truly don’t see what the problem is with banning peanuts and products with peanuts in them on flights. There is plenty of other food to eat, and this seems like the most sensible, civil solution. I don’t want to be the one trying to maintain a kid’s airway while the pilot lands the plane emergently, and I’m sure other travelers don’t want to have their flight interrupted by such an occurrence.