MaryLovesPoohBear
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Click on the word "this."What article?
Click on the word "this."What article?
This is beyond rude and sarcastic. Bottom line is that there just aren't that many life threatening allergies, so we agree on that. But to put it the way you have is just downright mean! I'm pretty sure that if my child had an allergy to peanuts I would hope that I would be able to prepare the area of her. I would also hope that others wouldn't be so mean spirited in their feelings.I can just see it now if this trend keeps going......
Before you line up to board today's flight to Orlando, we will need to go through the new Souhthwest Airlines allergy protocol. If any of the the following apply to you or someone in your party please see the attendant at the podium to make new arrangements.
If you are allergic to peanuts, shellfish, dogs, cats, gluten, scents, perfume, nuts, dairy, or any other item which may be on this flight, please stand aside
If you are nervous about flying, please choose to sit in the back of the plane
If you don't like screaming kids, sit in the middle of the plane
If you have had a recent illness we may not be able to take you on this flight
If flashing or strobe lights bug you, please see us for a special hood to wear while flying
Remember, you are all important customers for Southwest Airlines and we want all of you to feel special even at the expense of our other paying customers. Enjoy your flight !
Again, how ridiculous is all of this and where does it end? What will it be next? Again, if a customer has such bad allergies that the entire flight needs to be cautious or alerted to this fact, flying may not be the best way to travel. Just sayin....
This is beyond rude and sarcastic. Bottom line is that there just aren't that many life threatening allergies, so we agree on that. But to put it the way you have is just downright mean! I'm pretty sure that if my child had an allergy to peanuts I would hope that I would be able to prepare the area of her. I would also hope that others wouldn't be so mean spirited in their feelings.
I think most of us get your point. Maybe try presenting it in a less smug, condescending way next time.20-30years ago I doubt we would have thought airlines would be doing a lot of the things we see today, but here we are and where does it end? That is my point. On a plane of 200 people, expecting people to accommodate everyone is a lot to ask for especially when others are not even aware of anything like this until they get on a plane. IMO, do what you need to keep yourself safe but that responsibility falls on the individual, not the group.
20-30years ago I doubt we would have thought airlines would be doing a lot of the things we see today, but here we are and where does it end? That is my point. On a plane of 200 people, expecting people to accommodate everyone is a lot to ask for especially when others are not even aware of anything like this until they get on a plane. IMO, do what you need to keep yourself safe but that responsibility falls on the individual, not the group.
Click on the word "this."
Again, I truly hope you and your family are never in a situation one day where you might need to ask for an ounce of compassion from someone else. Because with your attitude and disdain for others shown throughout this discussion, I wouldn't fault them if they didn't extend it to you.
And with that, I am done with this thread.
Funny how all these issues are recent.......never was an issue in the 1980s when I was in school. Did anyone even hear of ADHD 40 years ago? Gluten this Gluten that. GMO this GMO that. Safe places etc. All very first world problems in which others feel compelled to thrust their will onto others.
I fly in 2 weeks and I’m going to bring an extra large bag of nuts on board with me along with peanut butter crackers and will have a Reese’s just for drill. Heck, i will even share with my whole family and we are flying Southwest.
Great news. There are so many people with peanut allergies that it’s probably best for everyone just to discontinue them.
Funny how all these issues are recent.......never was an issue in the 1980s when I was in school. Did anyone even hear of ADHD 40 years ago? Gluten this Gluten that. GMO this GMO that. Safe places etc. All very first world problems in which others feel compelled to thrust their will onto others.
I fly in 2 weeks and I’m going to bring an extra large bag of nuts on board with me along with peanut butter crackers and will have a Reese’s just for drill. Heck, i will even share with my whole family and we are flying Southwest.
According to researchers the "dust" is too heavy to become airborne.Other allergens like milk, eggs, seafood, etc, don't create an airborne "dust" like nuts do. So they were NEVER a concern for me. How anyone cannot see the difference between nuts and other allergens, just means you're not wanting to think it through. What surprises me really is the jerk attitude about the love of a peanut for that limited amount of time and your entitlement for your comfort over someone's life. Yeah, right, people with allergies should become shut-ins and not have a life so you can continue to eat your snack of choice. Incredibly selfish but doesn't surprise me in today's world.
As to the person who has reactions to perfumes and scents--I'm with you on that one. That is VERY real and getting worse for people. Quite honestly, I can't figure out why people want to douse themselves with some perfume/cologne and then go sit in a sealed compartment for 3 hours. People, you do NOT smell good in that situation.
Other allergens like milk, eggs, seafood, etc, don't create an airborne "dust" like nuts do. So they were NEVER a concern for me. How anyone cannot see the difference between nuts and other allergens, just means you're not wanting to think it through. What surprises me really is the jerk attitude about the love of a peanut for that limited amount of time and your entitlement for your comfort over someone's life. Yeah, right, people with allergies should become shut-ins and not have a life so you can continue to eat your snack of choice. Incredibly selfish but doesn't surprise me in today's world.
Hate to break it to you sweetheart (Disney quote from Parent Trap,) but airlines were doing this and more 20-30 years ago.20-30years ago I doubt we would have thought airlines would be doing a lot of the things we see today, but here we are and where does it end? That is my point. On a plane of 200 people, expecting people to accommodate everyone is a lot to ask for especially when others are not even aware of anything like this until they get on a plane. IMO, do what you need to keep yourself safe but that responsibility falls on the individual, not the group.
According to researchers the "dust" is too heavy to become airborne.
But true or not, did you ever consider having your son wear a mask? Even on flights not serving peanuts, if you truly worried about peanut dust, that would be the thing to do.
I beg to differ in regards to the dust from nuts. Generally the dust is from actual grinding and most allergists seem to agree that it would take a tremendous amount of such peanut dust to create a reaction for the majority of peanut allergic people. There are always those few who may react, but most would be fine. As for the "dust" of other allergens not being an issue I know a family whose child went into anaphylactic shock from just touching milk someone spilled. And while that might not travel through the air, the seats and trays on the airplane are pretty covered with that stuff. My children are also allergic to most grains. 99% of cereals for example would put them into shock, and they are reactive to trace amounts. Ever see the amount of dust in a bag of cheerios?
I don't think people with allergies should be shut-ins, but as an allergy mom I feel it's on me to make sure my kids are safe. There are certain accommodations I expect from places like school or camp, but aside from that it's on me. If that means cleaning seats, wearing masks or whatever we do it. I'm not about to wave a peanut butter sandwich in the face of a kid with a food allergy but I'm not going to starve my son for the duration of the flight either when it's one of the few safe food options my growth restricted son has that he willingly eats. At most I'd ask to be moved if it was an issue in our row. We've never had an issue on our flights with being asked to restrict our foods though and hopefully we won't in the future.