How do I notify my airline of peanut allergy?

Call the airline who will ensure nuts are not sold on your flight. An announcement can also be made informing other passengers not to consume nuts. Inform the airline at least 48 hours before and food with peanuts or hazelnuts will not be brought onboard. Passengers can still bring nut products onboard themselves.



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Meals and snacks may contain peanuts or nuts. The airline will not create any buffer zones or make onboard announcements. Inform the crew that you have a peanut or nut allergy. They will make an announcement that nuts will not be served and nut products should not be consumed.

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United is committed to the safety of its customers, including customers with major food allergies. United does not serve pre-packaged peanuts on our flights.

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Because the TSA considers the nut spread a liquid, plane passengers must limit the amount they bring in their carry-ons. Like all other liquids, passengers are limited to 3.4 oz or less of peanut butter in their carry-on bag, but can also put the snack in their checked baggage.

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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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This is not the first severe food allergy reaction to take place during a flight. Since 2003, the FAA has required all airlines to carry epinephrine in their onboard medical kits.

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According to the TSA, passengers are allowed to bring their epinephrine on board a flight. However, you may need to show the printed label that identifies the medication (e.g., Adrenaclick®, Auvi-Q™, EpiPen®). You should also be prepared to show the prescription label from the pharmacy.

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