Nut allergy on planes...very nervous.

[tlinus]

bavaria - I was typing while you posted.......I did reference you and your considerate (albeit challenging to you) alternative searching in my post.

Please know that I am not miffed at travelers like yourself, I am more miffed at the ones who feel that I (or my family) should fly because of a peanut allergy.

There will never be a common ground in this argument. Never. And it is really sad.

 

[prncess674]

First of all, we sit near the wing and Court is no angel. Trust me. She is 9.

Why not (now that you know this is a possibility on SWA flights to be peanut free) arrange for alternate snacks when travelling in the "tin can"?

For the record, I NEVER called anyone a Mean Mommy. Maybe I can say the same about me then.....I am the mean Mommy who is depriving your little angel in the back of the plane his PB&J. Hurts to be jumped on like that, huh? I think maybe you should weigh your "words" before you type.

I really think alot of the anger towards these KIDS with peanut allergies is displaced anger at finding out after it is too late. Instead of tearing up the parents who are trying to do as any parent would, protect their child, why not tear up the airline for not giving you advanced notice??

No one is disparaging you as a parent and I will do my best to avoid harming your child with a PBJ sandwich, but at the end of the day the other 99.9% of the people on your plane have never heard of the DIS boards and would not think twice about the possible harm a PB&J sandwich may pose. They thinks of PBJ as an easy non spoilable cheap snack to pack for a large family trying to save money on the plane ride to WDW. Just because I know prior, doesn't mean that the rest of your flight was thoughtful enough to plan a peanut free flight. If you really need a peanut free bubble then SWA or any other public transaportation airline is not for you, unless TSA determines that peanuts and peanut products are verboden from the secure area.

 

[bavaria]

Why not arrange to bring an alternate snack on flight day in anticipation that the peanut/peanut better snack may be "contraband"? it would avoid alot of headaches and may make the flight an adventure all in itself? Why does this have to be so hard? there are seasoned travelers out there who are already in search of alternates and THEY have personal/dietary limitations. Its all about the easy way out then I guess - which at times is not the easy way out.

AGAIN, please go back and read the many posts why it IS so hard and then reconsider.

Part of the problem is that people have made the demands that airlines not allow any food processed in a facility which processed nuts on flights. That is extremely limiting.

While I respect the fact that you are fighting for your child, may I suggest that it may have more positive results if you try and get people on side by explaining and listening.

I fully understand your reaction - I used to charge around in frustration trying to deal with my issues, and getting frustrated or humiliated when people didn't understand my needs and I had to explain myself or encountered walls. I've since learned that I am far more successful in having my needs met if I step back and assess the situation, and find a solution in a positive manner. It means that I have been able to travel weekly with fewer physical issues and less pain as a result. I also have more positive interactions with people and things feel calmer and kinder now. Yes, it does sometimes cost me more time and/or money to do so (and sometimes it costs me significantly more), but I have realised that the world cannot conform to me - I need to find my place in the world and find a way to make things work for me without negatively impacting others.

It's about looking at both sides and finding possible solutions which work for everyone, not just expecting everyone to accept your solution as the only one.

 

[Pinnie]

Oh, and for those of you who talk about 'only 2.5 hours flights' may I remind you that many of us fly long haul flights regularly. That 2.5 hour flight may be the end of a much longer journey for people on board that flight, who often don't have much time on their layover to find a meal due to clearing customs and immigration, or changing terminals, etc.

Exactly. I am on a SWA flight this summer from MCO to DTW that will have me onboard for over 6 hours because of 2 stops where I do NOT get off the plane (I call them tuck and rolls). I don't like these flights because I can't get off the plane to get anything to eat in the terminals, so I bring aboard my own snacks. I wouldn't have a chance to get anything else if the allergic person boarded at BNA or BWI.

Also, something the parents of an allergic child needs to consider is that sometimes not all passengers are aboard the plane or in the gate area when the announcments are made. I have many times made a connection at MDW where the plane and boarded passengers were waiting for me and as soon as I got onboard, they pushed back.

Other than picking up papers and some garbage, the FAs do NOT clean the planes between flights. Maybe your child will get onboard as someone is just finishing or still eating a bag of Ritz Bits peanut butter crackers. This passenger is staying onboard and is not disembarking and will remain on the flight with you and your child.

I think that maybe those with such severe allergies need to rethink all the options.

pinnie

 

[tlinus]

bavaria - I was typing while you posted.......I did reference you and your considerate (albeit challenging to you) alternative searching in my post.

Please know that I am not miffed at travelers like yourself, I am more miffed at the ones who feel that I (or my family) should not fly because of a peanut allergy. I could even say that I am miffed that an airline carries peanuts today. But again we then go back to what is to stop ANYONE from bringing peanuts on a plane. Should they be on the FAA website under banned products now too?

There will never be a common ground in this argument. Never. And it is really sad.

edited


I could even say that I am miffed that an airline carries peanuts today. But again we then go back to what is to stop ANYONE from bringing peanuts on a plane. Should they be on the FAA website under banned products now too?

 

[bavaria]

bavaria - I was typing while you posted.......I did reference you and your considerate (albeit challenging to you) alternative searching in my post.

Please know that I am not miffed at travelers like yourself, I am more miffed at the ones who feel that I (or my family) should fly because of a peanut allergy.

There will never be a common ground in this argument. Never. And it is really sad.

We were posting at the same time - thanks for acknowledging that. I have been roasted here many times for asking people to have an announcement made in the gate area, and I have had first hand experience of being the passenger for whom paramedics were called, thanks to someone with a nut allergy who did not plan ahead.

For those who just brush it off, yes, I have to agree that it sounds hard and callous, and they could look for other options, or plan differently. Your problem isn't just 'your problem' - it becomes the problem of everyone on that plane.

But I don't agree with you that there will never be common ground - some people here on both sides are now so entrenched in their argument that I don't think that they will change their viewpoint. There could be common ground if both sides stepped back and considered the viewpoint from the other side.

 

[we're_all_mad]

OK! OK! OK!
I've personally had enough of all of this nonsense...
I will give you my unbiased opinion...
YES,, tlinus and SEVERAL other people flying SW (and other airlines) have VERY serious allergies that need to be given attention and cared for. Others, who do not have these allergies that are flying on the same flight should agnknowlage and take consideration for these people as if they were family OR THEIR OWN "Little Angels". First off, NO ONE is the bad person in this situation... or in this case "the bad mommy" and I think you all have you're own opinion ESPECIALLY those who have their "crying toddlers begging for their peanut snacks", hm... isn't their such thing as pretzels, popcorn, fruit snacks, chips, doritos, crackers, fruits, granola bars, ect. I'm sorry, but peanuts and peanut butter AREN'T the only child friendly snack on this earth. Yes, there is exception, for those with Autisim, and other related illnesses. But other than that, there isn't.. You shouldn't kiss your kids butt just because "all they eat is peanut butter".

Also! I think that those saying things like "why should you even let your child fly SW"... but exsuse me, who do you think you are? I'm sorry, but she should be able to fly where ever the heck she wants, on what ever air line she wants. SHE is a person too... Gosh, this is like segragation or racism against those with peanut allergies.

Personally, I believe those who don't have any problems in their family aren't seeing into the eyes of those who do. What if YOU'RE kid had a serious allergy just like those mentioned on this thread. Wouldn't you want to insure your child's safety JUST AS WELL as tlinus does.

In addition, I do know that they don't give you notice prior to boarding the plane... but by now don't you think it'd be common sense to pack something other than something with peanut butter. I guarentee you that more than half of those with peanut related snacks, have something other than that. I highly doubt all you have in your bag is a jar of skippy, crackers, and a tin of peanuts. Then again, maybe you're one of those people... what do I know?


And for those who are saying that tlinus is the bad guy for "endangering" her child's life, I think YOU'RE the bad guy. How dare you judge someone for how they care for their child without even knowing them. How dare you think she is the bad guy... I mean REALLY do you think she has peanut sensing abilties at public events like baseball games, and so on. Wouldn't you want to travel with your child normally like EVERYONE else too if they were allergic to something.

Furthermore, I agree with some saying they should give the other members on the flight warning before boarding the plane. But I would honestly say that most of you are taking this way to seriously. Sure, how are WE supposed to know you're child is allergic to peanuts or clorox wipes. But they're human just like the rest of us... so I think we should all just calm down.

 

[ExPirateShopGirl]

Wow. If I were going to go off the handle and post nonsense I guess I'd make up a new screen name, too.

I'm just waiting for the "I am disabled and my assistance cat will only eat peanut-based pet food when we fly" post...

OK! OK! OK!
I've personally had enough of all of this nonsense...
I will give you my unbiased opinion...
YES,, tlinus and SEVERAL other people flying SW (and other airlines) have VERY serious allergies that need to be given attention and cared for. Others, who do not have these allergies that are flying on the same flight should agnknowlage and take consideration for these people as if they were family OR THEIR OWN "Little Angels". First off, NO ONE is the bad person in this situation... or in this case "the bad mommy" and I think you all have you're own opinion ESPECIALLY those who have their "crying toddlers begging for their peanut snacks", hm... isn't their such thing as pretzels, popcorn, fruit snacks, chips, doritos, crackers, fruits, granola bars, ect. I'm sorry, but peanuts and peanut butter AREN'T the only child friendly snack on this earth. Yes, there is exception, for those with Autisim, and other related illnesses. But other than that, there isn't.. You shouldn't kiss your kids butt just because "all they eat is peanut butter".

Also! I think that those saying things like "why should you even let your child fly SW"... but exsuse me, who do you think you are? I'm sorry, but she should be able to fly where ever the heck she wants, on what ever air line she wants. SHE is a person too... Gosh, this is like segragation or racism against those with peanut allergies.

Personally, I believe those who don't have any problems in their family aren't seeing into the eyes of those who do. What if YOU'RE kid had a serious allergy just like those mentioned on this thread. Wouldn't you want to insure your child's safety JUST AS WELL as tlinus does.

In addition, I do know that they don't give you notice prior to boarding the plane... but by now don't you think it'd be common sense to pack something other than something with peanut butter. I guarentee you that more than half of those with peanut related snacks, have something other than that. I highly doubt all you have in your bag is a jar of skippy, crackers, and a tin of peanuts. Then again, maybe you're one of those people... what do I know?


And for those who are saying that tlinus is the bad guy for "endangering" her child's life, I think YOU'RE the bad guy. How dare you judge someone for how they care for their child without even knowing them. How dare you think she is the bad guy... I mean REALLY do you think she has peanut sensing abilties at public events like baseball games, and so on. Wouldn't you want to travel with your child normally like EVERYONE else too if they were allergic to something.

Furthermore, I agree with some saying they should give the other members on the flight warning before boarding the plane. But I would honestly say that most of you are taking this way to seriously. Sure, how are WE supposed to know you're child is allergic to peanuts or clorox wipes. But they're human just like the rest of us... so I think we should all just calm down.

 

[bavaria]

Also! I think that those saying things like "why should you even let your child fly SW"... but exsuse me, who do you think you are? I'm sorry, but she should be able to fly where ever the heck she wants, on what ever air line she wants. SHE is a person too... Gosh, this is like segragation or racism against those with peanut allergies.

I made a concious effort to fly carriers which meet my needs - several, including SW, do not meet my needs and I do not fly them. It's not 'racism' or 'segregation', it's common sense and evaluating which vendors provide the required services and facilities.

 

[prncess674]

YES,, tlinus and SEVERAL other people flying SW (and other airlines) have VERY serious allergies that need to be given attention and cared for. Others, who do not have these allergies that are flying on the same flight should agnknowlage and take consideration for these people as if they were family OR THEIR OWN "Little Angels". First off, NO ONE is the bad person in this situation... or in this case "the bad mommy" and I think you all have you're own opinion ESPECIALLY those who have their "crying toddlers begging for their peanut snacks", hm... isn't their such thing as pretzels, popcorn, fruit snacks, chips, doritos, crackers, fruits, granola bars, ect. I'm sorry, but peanuts and peanut butter AREN'T the only child friendly snack on this earth. Yes, there is exception, for those with Autisim, and other related illnesses. But other than that, there isn't.. You shouldn't kiss your kids butt just because "all they eat is peanut butter".

No one is saying peanuts are the ONLY snack, but many parents will not pack snacks on SWA assuming that there is a highly allergic child on the flight. If SWA received an overwhelming amount of requests for peanut free flights or it was negatively affecting the bottom line then they would stop serving peanuts. As with other issues SWA has determined to follow the masses and dollar. The majority of people are chasing the cheapest flights and if SWA doesn't meet your needs then SWA has no problem turning down your dollar. Others are shocked that SWA doesn't offer F class or other benefits, but somehow they still maintain a healthy balance sheet.

Also! I think that those saying things like "why should you even let your child fly SW"... but exsuse me, who do you think you are? I'm sorry, but she should be able to fly where ever the heck she wants, on what ever air line she wants. SHE is a person too... Gosh, this is like segragation or racism against those with peanut allergies.

SWA offers "X" product and if "X" product doesn't meet your needs they are happy to let some other airline take your business. SWA meets all ADA requirements.

Personally, I believe those who don't have any problems in their family aren't seeing into the eyes of those who do. What if YOU'RE kid had a serious allergy just like those mentioned on this thread. Wouldn't you want to insure your child's safety JUST AS WELL as tlinus does.

I have a father who is a double amputee. I only book flight on mainline jets knowing that there is no way to get him on a turbro prop or regional jet. Does it cost me more money? YES! Is it a bigger inconvenience? YES! Do I run in circles and scream and shout that airline provide mainline services at times and prices convenient to me? NO!

In addition, I do know that they don't give you notice prior to boarding the plane... but by now don't you think it'd be common sense to pack something other than something with peanut butter. I guarentee you that more than half of those with peanut related snacks, have something other than that. I highly doubt all you have in your bag is a jar of skippy, crackers, and a tin of peanuts. Then again, maybe you're one of those people... what do I know?

You have no idea what your other passengers have packed. Maybe I am a very poor family who scrimped and saved and only packed PBJ for a long cross country flight and can't afford to buy turkey sandwiches for a family of 5 at Subway to accomodate this last minute request of a passenger.

And for those who are saying that tlinus is the bad guy for "endangering" her child's life, I think YOU'RE the bad guy. How dare you judge someone for how they care for their child without even knowing them. How dare you think she is the bad guy... I mean REALLY do you think she has peanut sensing abilties at public events like baseball games, and so on. Wouldn't you want to travel with your child normally like EVERYONE else too if they were allergic to something.

If I knew my child had a severe peanut allergy I wouldn't pick an airline that passes out peanuts to every passenger, even if they don't pass them out on my flight. Tlinus should put her child above her pocketbook. She admitted that she only takes SWA because it is the cheapest. If her biggest worry was her child's safety she would avoid an airline that passes out peanuts on every flight. They clearly state that the flight may have peanut particles.

Furthermore, I agree with some saying they should give the other members on the flight warning before boarding the plane. But I would honestly say that most of you are taking this way to seriously. Sure, how are WE supposed to know you're child is allergic to peanuts or clorox wipes. But they're human just like the rest of us... so I think we should all just calm down.

I'll calm down when you calm down.

 

[JLKennedy]

....hm... isn't their such thing as pretzels, popcorn, fruit snacks, chips, doritos, crackers, fruits, granola bars, ect. I'm sorry, but peanuts and peanut butter AREN'T the only child friendly snack on this earth. Yes, there is exception, for those with Autisim, and other related illnesses. But other than that, there isn't.. You shouldn't kiss your kids butt just because "all they eat is peanut butter".

Actually, I refer to my son as the male version of Dee from what's happening. I buy a 2 pack of Skippy from Sam's at least 2x's per month. He will wake up in the morning and get a spoonful of "butter"...it's his morning fix. Oh, and my kids will NOT eat fruit snacks, not because they don't like them, because they are among the worst foods made for your teeth. I've shelled out enough at the dentist due to those nasty little things, they will not be given to my kids. Chips and doritos aren't very healthy either, unnecessary sodium and other chemicals that my overly hyper 4 year old, doesn't need in his diet, he's already a spit-fire, we don't fuel him with gasoline.

Also! I think that those saying things like "why should you even let your child fly SW"... but exsuse me, who do you think you are? I'm sorry, but she should be able to fly where ever the heck she wants, on what ever air line she wants. SHE is a person too... Gosh, this is like segragation or racism against those with peanut allergies.

The frustration is because this particular carrier serves peanuts regularly. From the outside looking in, IF it were my child with the allergy, SW wouldn't even be on my list of potential carriers, plain and simple...for me, it really is that easy. There is NO expense I won't pay to keep my kids safe and healthy. If I (playing the role of a parent with a SEVERE peanut allergy) could not find an airline that met my child's needs, we would drive, look into taking a train. I would not settle for SW b/c it was cheapest. Sorry, that's just me.

....but by now don't you think it'd be common sense to pack something other than something with peanut butter. I guarentee you that more than half of those with peanut related snacks, have something other than that. I highly doubt all you have in your bag is a jar of skippy, crackers, and a tin of peanuts. Then again, maybe you're one of those people... what do I know?

I don't travel with my jar of Skippy, but I do pack a box of Ritz Bits peanut butter crackers. Nice finger foods, not sloppy, easy clean-up, and shelf-stable.

And no, I don't pack other than peanut butter. There is a child in my son's daycare class that has an allergy. Several children, including my son and the teaching staff routinely serve peanut butter, just not to the 1 child with the allergy. So, if I don't pack differently when I know of someone with an allergy (albeit a mild one I assume since peanut butter is allowed), why would I think to pack differently on an airplane?

... I mean REALLY do you think she has peanut sensing abilties at public events like baseball games, and so on. Wouldn't you want to travel with your child normally like EVERYONE else too if they were allergic to something.

C'mon now, not knowing there will be peanuts at a baseball game? That's like saying I didn't know the movie theatre sold popcorn....remember the song, buy me some peanuts and cracker jacks...

 

[uva185]

Also! I think that those saying things like "why should you even let your child fly SW"... but exsuse me, who do you think you are? I'm sorry, but she should be able to fly where ever the heck she wants, on what ever air line she wants. SHE is a person too... Gosh, this is like segregation or racism against those with peanut allergies.

...and the passengers aboard should be able to eat whatever they choose even if that includes peanut products. Not all airlines serve peanuts so if you have a child that has severe allergies to peanuts why would you choose Southwest and then expect other passengers to accommodate your child's needs??? No one is suggesting banning those with peanut allergies from Southwest. Is it not common sense for someone with a severe peanut allergy to avoid flying the only airline that primarily serves peanuts??

It's almost hypocritical to avoid buying a product that is manufactured in the same facility that peanut products are manufactured in and then go and spend several hours in a confined metal tube where peanuts are routinely served.

Personally, I believe those who don't have any problems in their family aren't seeing into the eyes of those who do. What if YOU'RE kid had a serious allergy just like those mentioned on this thread. Wouldn't you want to insure your child's safety JUST AS WELL as tlinus does.

ABSOLUTELY! I would do that by doing everything I can to avoid contact with peanuts, the first step being traveling on an airline that does not primarily serve peanuts to all its passengers. To me it's common sense.

 

[keishashadow]

I suspect at least some of the posters, not anyone in this thread, exaggerate the extent of their kids allergy. A poster in a past thread said their child would die if any passenger on the flight so much as opened a candy bar that contains a nut product. In the unlikely event the poster was correct that child can't risk flying on any airline.

I agree, it makes no sense to fly SW if your child has a significant allergy to peanuts.

problem with allergies is that they can:

* crop up at any time to anybody without a prior history (many times severe allergies are from cumulative exposure to a certain allergen)

* reaction can become worse each exposure. While benydryl may have done the trick in the past, it may not in the future

We all have the potential (remote though it may be) to become allergic to anything @ anytime...where's the LUV southwest? Nothing more than a liability issue they're trying to avoid jik somebody does suffer a severe reaction while aboard one of their planes

Because I don't have anyone in the family with "food allergies", I am pretty ignorant to the issue. Labels are there, residue is there...but I would be pretty pi$$ed if I was asked to go purchase non-peanut alternative snacks for in-flight snacking...has anyone priced airport food? Sorry, if all I have are the ritz peanut butter mini-crackers that my kids love and the announcement is just made, I have to admit, I don't know that I'd oblige, unless the person(s) with the allergies and/or the airlines offered to pay for the alternative. I am responsible for myself and my children, not everyone else's. It is their responsibility to make sure they do what they can to prevent the reaction, not mine. Again, I'm sorry if this seems harsh/rude and ignorant.

No specific flame directed, I just don't understand the general mindset? We are discussing innocent children with potential life-threatening allergic conditions, for those who find it hard to empathize; why not try putting yourself or your child in this situation? You may feel differently, then again, you may not

I gotta say that if someone opened up a package of tuna next to me they would have more to worry about than being hungry. I would literally lose my breakfast/lunch/dinner or combination of all three between bumpy feel of the airplane on top of the smell of tuna fish ... where is that barfing smiley when you need it?

What is she supposed to do, keep her child a prisoner her whole life? Make her live in a giant bubble, because so many people are worried about their rights that they can't skip eating a peanut for a few hours? Honestly! I don't think I have ever been so disappointed by my fellow Disers on the transporation board. It is a peanut! you can survive for a few hours without eating one! It shouldn't be such a big deal!

seems as though the simpliest solution is to forbid all onboard snacks

feed those hungry kids a hearty meal before you board, just think of the cleaning costs it'd save for the airlines

BTW, i had a severe latex reaction while @ endontist last Thursday & wound up in ER, couple of shots, couple of prescriptions & i still feel & look lousy. Dentist knew i had latex allergy (in my medical record) & i reminded the hygentist twice, still the "professionals" messed up.My point is those who have allergies have enough on their plate to try & avoid known triggers, we don't need any more hurdles thrown @ us.

 

[locolala]

I buy a 2 pack of Skippy from Sam's at least 2x's per month. He will wake up in the morning and get a spoonful of "butter"...it's his morning fix.

Completely off topic, I'm sorry, but letting your kid eat PB off a spoon like that can actually be dangerous. when I ran rescue, we got a call to go help a kid who had done just that. He choked, and there was nothing we could do short of a trach tube (which we aren't allowed to do) to save him. The heimlich won't get rid of a mass of peanut butter. I'm not saying you're a bad parent, just be aware thats a risk.

As for the allergies, I'll be happy when all airlines get rid of nut products. Honestly, there's just too much of a risk in my eyes. We were served peanuts on our flight home from Disney in April. We flew Delta, and I was really shocked that they served them. I have allergies as well (bee sting mostly), and have had to use epipens and the like. I actually got stung on the foot a few weeks ago, fortunately I had benadryl handy. Even with the meds, my entire leg swelled and I had to make an ER trip.. they gave me more antihistamines and sent me home.

 

[Lewisc]

I won't give you my opinion, I'll give you facts. Southwest says they won't stop passengers from bringing peanut products on board. SW says some of their snacks may contain nut products. SW says they are unable to guarantee a peanut free flight.

Given those facts parents of children with severe allergies to peanuts should select another airline.

I'll give you my opinion, it's reasonable to request the passenger in your row, the row in front of you and the row in back of you move to another seat if they're going to consume a peanut product. There is no way to make sure the plane is cleaned before your flight or that some passengers on the plane not eat peanuts. Kids with severe allergies may be bothered by dust left on the plane from a prior flight or even from a passenger that doesn't realize a candy bar has nuts.

OK! OK! OK!
I've personally had enough of all of this nonsense...
I will give you my unbiased opinion...
YES,, tlinus and SEVERAL other people flying SW (and other airlines) have VERY serious allergies that need to be given attention and cared for. Others, who do not have these allergies that are flying on the same flight should agnknowlage and take consideration for these people as if they were family OR THEIR OWN "Little Angels". First off, NO ONE is the bad person in this situation... or in this case "the bad mommy" and I think you all have you're own opinion ESPECIALLY those who have their "crying toddlers begging for their peanut snacks", hm... isn't their such thing as pretzels, popcorn, fruit snacks, chips, doritos, crackers, fruits, granola bars, ect. I'm sorry, but peanuts and peanut butter AREN'T the only child friendly snack on this earth. Yes, there is exception, for those with Autisim, and other related illnesses. But other than that, there isn't.. You shouldn't kiss your kids butt just because "all they eat is peanut butter".

Also! I think that those saying things like "why should you even let your child fly SW"... but exsuse me, who do you think you are? I'm sorry, but she should be able to fly where ever the heck she wants, on what ever air line she wants. SHE is a person too... Gosh, this is like segragation or racism against those with peanut allergies.

Personally, I believe those who don't have any problems in their family aren't seeing into the eyes of those who do. What if YOU'RE kid had a serious allergy just like those mentioned on this thread. Wouldn't you want to insure your child's safety JUST AS WELL as tlinus does.

In addition, I do know that they don't give you notice prior to boarding the plane... but by now don't you think it'd be common sense to pack something other than something with peanut butter. I guarentee you that more than half of those with peanut related snacks, have something other than that. I highly doubt all you have in your bag is a jar of skippy, crackers, and a tin of peanuts. Then again, maybe you're one of those people... what do I know?


And for those who are saying that tlinus is the bad guy for "endangering" her child's life, I think YOU'RE the bad guy. How dare you judge someone for how they care for their child without even knowing them. How dare you think she is the bad guy... I mean REALLY do you think she has peanut sensing abilties at public events like baseball games, and so on. Wouldn't you want to travel with your child normally like EVERYONE else too if they were allergic to something.

Furthermore, I agree with some saying they should give the other members on the flight warning before boarding the plane. But I would honestly say that most of you are taking this way to seriously. Sure, how are WE supposed to know you're child is allergic to peanuts or clorox wipes. But they're human just like the rest of us... so I think we should all just calm down.

 

[TiggerCat]

OK! OK! OK!
I've personally had enough of all of this nonsense...
I will give you my unbiased opinion...

That was unbiased.

 

[tlinus]

Wow. If I were going to go off the handle and post nonsense I guess I'd make up a new screen name, too.

I'm just waiting for the "I am disabled and my assistance cat will only eat peanut-based pet food when we fly" post...

I don't need to hide behind multiple screen names. You need to say anything to me - say it to me. I have been a member of this board for a long time with a clean track record. So back off! Don't accuse me of things that are not true.

 

[jlewisinsyr]

I don't need to hide behind multiple screen names. You need to say anything to me - say it to me. I have been a member of this board for a long time with a clean track record. So back off! Don't accuse me of things that are not true.

I don't think she necessarily called you out, just the fact that the person who posted obviously just created the screenname most likely to hide their true identity.

If someone really wanted to find out who it was though, the admins could look up the posting IP address and correlate it back to another user if applicable.

 

[goofy4tink]

This is the first time I have unlocked a thread another moderator has closed, and I apologize to ChipandDale for it. But, I just have to say something to you all.
This is the reason there is no pixiedust on this board. What you got into is the reverse of pixiedust and it is just as dangerous. You got personal in your 'discussions', you lost sight of the subject. Polite discussion didn't havppen, you got personal. You got contentious and nasty. Now, rather than find common ground, the subject is closed. Nice work. No one is ever going to be 100% correct, and it sure would have been nice to see both sides of this 'discussion' being flexible, but evidently that wasn't ever going to be the case.
Please understand that once a thread is closed, that particular subject is not to be reopened, in another thread.
Now, I'm respectfully re-closing this thread.