Why don t planes carry EpiPens?

The airline emergency kits do carry epinephrine, but in vials that only trained medical professionals may be able to use in the event of a heart-related issue, for example. There is a growing movement to add epinephrine auto-injectors to address allergies on commercial airlines.



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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.

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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.

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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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If your medical condition requires you to carry syringes, needles, insulin pens, EpiPens and associated medication in the aircraft cabin, you must carry a letter from your doctor confirming this. If injections are required during the flight, they must be self-administered.

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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.

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