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Allergy Free Mouse
A website that focuses on traveling to Disney World. It's goal is to help make it easier to find food allergy free resources and provide tips for making the most of your Disney World vacation.
Air Canada
They have a policy regarding customers with allergies. They do not serve peanuts on board the planes but they serve other nuts. They can set up a buffer zone on the plane for customers with allergies but require medical approval from Air Canada's Medical Assistance Desk at least 48 hours before the flight.
West Jet
They do not serve nuts or peanuts on board the aircraft. They also carry vials and syringes of epinephrine as well as EpiPen Auto-Injectors. WestJet can set up a buffer zone for customers suffering from allergies and flight attendants will also make an announcement asking others to refrain from consuming peanuts and nuts.
Porter
They require 48 hours notice to remove nut products from their in-flight service menu and assign seating in a buffer zone where other passengers are requested not to consume any nut products. They cannot guarantee a nut free environment but they encourage passengers with allergies to take medical precautions in case of exposure.
Airline Chart Comparison
This is a handy chart that's been compiled by Allergic Living. It compares allergy policies of some of the major airlines in Canada and internationally as well.
Traveling with Allergies Tips
An article written by Robin Bayley that includes tips on how to stay safe during travel.
Sample Letter for Traveling with EpiPen
This is a link to the Travel section of The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network. They provide a sample letter that you take to your doctor for him/her to fill out. It confirms that the passenger has food allergies and must carry an EpiPen while traveling.
A website that focuses on traveling to Disney World. It's goal is to help make it easier to find food allergy free resources and provide tips for making the most of your Disney World vacation.
Air Canada
They have a policy regarding customers with allergies. They do not serve peanuts on board the planes but they serve other nuts. They can set up a buffer zone on the plane for customers with allergies but require medical approval from Air Canada's Medical Assistance Desk at least 48 hours before the flight.
West Jet
They do not serve nuts or peanuts on board the aircraft. They also carry vials and syringes of epinephrine as well as EpiPen Auto-Injectors. WestJet can set up a buffer zone for customers suffering from allergies and flight attendants will also make an announcement asking others to refrain from consuming peanuts and nuts.
Porter
They require 48 hours notice to remove nut products from their in-flight service menu and assign seating in a buffer zone where other passengers are requested not to consume any nut products. They cannot guarantee a nut free environment but they encourage passengers with allergies to take medical precautions in case of exposure.
Airline Chart Comparison
This is a handy chart that's been compiled by Allergic Living. It compares allergy policies of some of the major airlines in Canada and internationally as well.
Traveling with Allergies Tips
An article written by Robin Bayley that includes tips on how to stay safe during travel.
Sample Letter for Traveling with EpiPen
This is a link to the Travel section of The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network. They provide a sample letter that you take to your doctor for him/her to fill out. It confirms that the passenger has food allergies and must carry an EpiPen while traveling.
