Allergic Living reports that Auvi-Q epinephrine auto-injectors are now included in emergency medical kits on the main fleet of American Airlines planes.
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There are no restrictions on the number of EpiPens that can be brought onto a plane, but make sure they all have a prescription label, or a copy of the prescription, as well as a note from your doctor. It is common for people to carry one in their handbag or laptop bag, and one in their carry-on luggage.
Some have only adrenaline ampoules, some have adrenaline ampoules and autoinjectors and some have none. If adrenaline is available in the form an ampoule, a needle and syringe are required and flight crew rely on a doctor or nurse being on the flight (as passengers) to have it administered in an emergency.
When you travel, you must always be prepared for a severe allergic reaction. It is critical that you carry two epinephrine auto-injectors with you at all times.
If you are at risk of a severe allergic reaction while you are away, carry an adrenaline (epinephrine) injector such as an EpiPen® or Anapen®, a mobile phone and an Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) Travel Plan for people at risk of anaphylaxis.