Youth Food Allergy Policy Coalition - Exemption/Rulemaking

A parent of a child with severe food allergies supports the proposed policy to allow life-saving medication on flights. The commenter argues that having trained personnel with access to this medication would provide essential support and reduce anxiety for families traveling with allergic children.

A retired professor and Fellow of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology argues that the policy should be strengthened to ensure safety for passengers with food allergies. The commenter requests that the rule require airlines to carry non-expired epinephrine, provide at least two doses, and ensure that flight crews are properly trained in administration.

An individual with Alpha Gal Syndrome expresses support for the proposed policy based on personal experiences with unsafe food options on flights. They argue that airlines should be required to provide better support for passengers with severe food allergies, noting that such accommodations would require minimal effort from the carriers.

An individual with airborne food allergies supports the proposed policy to require additional epinephrine doses and flight attendant training. They argue that these measures are simple, necessary steps to ensure passenger safety and accessibility for those with life-threatening allergies.

A parent of four children with life-threatening allergies supports the proposed policy to allow epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPens) on airplanes. They argue that having these life-saving devices on board is a matter of life and death and urge airlines to allow them and train staff on their use.

The commenter argues that life-saving epinephrine auto-injectors should be standard equipment on all commercial flights to address the risks of anaphylaxis in an environment with limited medical access. They advocate for equipping every flight and training flight crews to recognize and respond to severe allergic reactions.

A parent of a child with a severe nut allergy shares a personal experience of being denied boarding by an airline due to safety concerns. They argue that airlines lack adequate safety measures and sympathy for passengers with life-threatening allergies, supporting the need for better policy.