American Airlines has announced that passengers with nut allergies will be invited to board flights early in order to wipe down their seats and avoid possible exposure to allergens.
The policy is set to take effect on December 12th with the updating of flight-service manuals. In a statement, they said, “Though we do not serve peanuts in flight, we can’t guarantee our customers won’t be exposed to peanuts or other tree nuts during their trip. We strongly encourage those with allergies to take all necessary medical precautions before flying. Roughly 15 million Americans suffer from food allergies.
