Almost kicked off FLIGHT! Please help

[Christine]

I think it was more than one. I wasn't there, but I don't think she freaked out. She asked that it be cleaned, and in the meanwhile some guy went all crazy on her.

I don't know the answer to your last question. If Ihad to take an educated guess (educated because both my kids have food allergies and I have done tons of research) I would say if there were a hierarchy I guess airborne would be at the top, followed by contact, and then actual consumption. But I do not know that for sure, and I bet it varies per individual as well. Interested to know if anyone has info/personal experience.

I agree with you. I think if you have an airborne allergy, then you *probably* also have a touch, and then consumption. I agree with your ordering too. I would say that my son has consumption and contact allergy. I don't believe he has an airborne allergy but, honestly, we've never had to really test that theory.

 

[SkyGirl]

OP, how on earth did you handle a cruise with his PA that bad? Did you fill out the forms regarding his allergy? Did he have any problems there? You said in one post that his allergy wasn't that serious but that you did carry an Epi Pen? I'm shocked he can travel so easily.

 

[disfan07]

For, me, i know that i have a severe peanut allergy. It is life threatening. The thing is, is that we know its a life threatening for ingestion only but we're not sure about airborne. Th eprecautions i take (such as the PDA on southwest, teh request on jetblue, etc) is mainly done b/c i travel bby myself...its more of a comfort thing for me. Also, with southwest, it lets me board first which gives me a chance to wipe down the seat adn the tray etc. For me, its more to make sure that peanuts are not SERVED on the flight so i know they wont be next to me. I also usually take a benedryl before i board when im flying cross country b/c that can help prevent a minor reaction which is more likely to happen than a severe reaction...at least for me

Its not going to stop me from flying. But, i am going to take my own precautions to keep my self comfortable and so far they have worked.

 

[disneyelaine]

I don't know, but I suppose it is kinda like autism, which I do know about, lots of differing degrees of peanut allergies.

I had a thought, so I googled it and yes!

You can get a service dog to snuff out peanuts! Now if my child was very severe, so severe I was afraid to cruise, fly, send him to school, I'd be looking into a service dog! I think that is so cool.

 

[lillygator]

did the op every say why they chose an airline that served peanuts? Would like to know about the cruise too. I would think that would be more difficult than the flight....

 

[boltfans]

She chose the airline cause she has Skymiles with them, at least I think that's what I read.

 

[Christine]

did the op every say why they chose an airline that served peanuts? Would like to know about the cruise too. I would think that would be more difficult than the flight....

As to the cruise, my PA son cruised Disney and it was very easy. Not a problem at all, but of course, any food issues with Disney are handled incredibly well.

 

[Mouse House Mama]

Wonder where the OP is......

 

[ExPirateShopGirl]

Ahem. JetBlue does. Every flight

Yes, and when every other airline gets a newborn, fuel-efficient fleet they can afford to add back in the weight of spare snacks...

Or, people could just start paying what it really costs to fly...

 

[MushyMushy]

She chose the airline cause she has Skymiles with them, at least I think that's what I read.

I think my child's health would probably win out over the miles.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Yes, and when every other airline gets a newborn, fuel-efficient fleet they can afford to add back in the weight of spare snacks...

Or, people could just start paying what it really costs to fly...

Note to self: on next JetBlue flight, take one of everything. Note weights. Ask FA how many of each item is normally onboard. Calculate total. Tell ExPirateShopGirl

 

[kaytieeldr]

Well, I've read the first few pages and still haven't been able to see if the OP got on the plane or not?

It appears she did. Her letter (the bulk of the original post) stops after describing her encounter with "John Doe". It would appear that, had there been additional boarding problems or had their seating area not been cleaned, she would have included that in her letter.

As to where she is? I think we scared her away

 

[disneyfav4ever]

It appears she did. Her letter (the bulk of the original post) stops after describing her encounter with "John Doe". It would appear that, had there been additional boarding problems or had their seating area not been cleaned, she would have included that in her letter.

As to where she is? I think we scared her away

It's not that hard to scare people away from the CB.

 

[ExPirateShopGirl]

Note to self: on next JetBlue flight, take one of everything. Note weights. Ask FA how many of each item is normally onboard. Calculate total. Tell ExPirateShopGirl

Times the number of flights that day minus the number served on each successive flight. Calculate the cost of the additional weight flown. Or get Duds to use his leisure days to do it for you...

 

[phorsenuf]

I just flew home from Baltimore last night. It was a continuing flight from FL. When I got on and sat in an available seat I noticed a peanut on the floor under the seat in front of me.

That leads me to another question. If it's a continuing flight how do they handle that first leg? Would that leg be peanut free or just the second?

 

[maxiesmom]

It's not that hard to scare people away from the CB.

Have you been over to the Transportation Board lately?

 

[Huggles]

If the OP and her child got close enough to notice a peanut on the floor, they must have been within the 6 row buffer. Did the child have a reaction? Why not just clear everything up herself, wash hands carefully and get on with things instead of causing delays and hardship for everyone else? I have a special needs child with severe allergies and have always been of the opinion that we need to adapt to the world and not have the world adapt to us; it's just not realistic otherwise. You cannot predict every eventuality but do the best with your knowledge of the condition and experience. By all means notify the airlines etc well in advance and keep on at them until your date of departure, but it is up to the sufferer to do the all the 'damage limitation' not the airline/ travel provider.
The guy might well have been upset, but I can see where he is coming from. Delays to aircraft cause knock-on effects and missing of slot times. It means that aircraft ( which is no doubt flying on elsewhere after the initial flight) will be late and have resulting delays down the line. It means that flight crew can exceed hours. Basically any delays to aircraft cost money, LOTS of money which is not a good thing for them.

 

[boltfans]

If the OP and her child got close enough to notice a peanut on the floor, they must have been within the 6 row buffer. Did the child have a reaction? Why not just clear everything up herself, wash hands carefully and get on with things instead of causing delays and hardship for everyone else?

That's what I said!! As rude as this man was, which was entirely uncalled for, the whole situation could have been avoided had she just cleaned up herself. She then could have notified the FA, if she so desired, to mention the peanuts in the buffer zone just to be sure they were aware and didn't serve any in that area on the flight or whatever.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

You seem quite upset about this. Has this happened to you?

I actually wasn't upset in my post, but I have been witness to disabled folks who felt "entitled" b/c they believe ADA was as special law written for them to treat them like a queen instead of a means to ensure "fair" and "reasonable" access.

In the instance that I am speaking--a woman sped up on her scooter (highest speed the thing would go) and zipped up to a nearly full--in process of being loaded handicap accessible bus. She then went on a tirade when the bus driver refused her boarding and spouted on and on about ADA and how he was violating the law by not removing everyone off the bus and letting her on board. She then whined continuously until the next bus arrived about her unfair treatment. We thought there was spec of compassion left in her when she gave up her spot on the next bus for a child in a wheelchair. But as it turned out, she whined about that as well and how she was going to some fireworks show (I forget which park--maybe HS?).

Clearly she thought she'd be the only wheelchair at Disney that day and could wait until as late as possible before attempting a transfer from MK to
the other park and she would be able to waltz right onto a bus on command.

Yes, there are people who feel entitled with their disability.

So my post was directed to any instance in which someone would take a life threatening allergy and not properly notify anyone. Clearly not the OP.

And while I would not maliciously put a child in harm's way--not giving other people fair and reasonable notice is just plain rude and does infringe upon my family's rights.

I don't know, but I suppose it is kinda like autism, which I do know about, lots of differing degrees of peanut allergies.

I had a thought, so I googled it and yes!

You can get a service dog to snuff out peanuts! Now if my child was very severe, so severe I was afraid to cruise, fly, send him to school, I'd be looking into a service dog! I think that is so cool.

That is mega-cool!

They have service dogs for all sorts of things now a days which is great for the folks who can benefit from them.

 

[Nicoleclaw]

I actually wasn't upset in my post, but I have been witness to disabled folks who felt "entitled" b/c they believe ADA was as special law written for them to treat them like a queen instead of a means to ensure "fair" and "reasonable" access.

Please don't think that all people with some sort of disability behave this way.