Jill

I strongly believe that DOT should regulate airlines and NOT allow peanut/peanut products on any flight. As the aunt of 2 nephews with severe reactions to peanuts, I know the importance of keeping this allergen away from them. Though the idea of establishing separate sections for those with the allergy is nice, this is not an effective way to deal with the problem. Peanuts are airborne and can travel from one section to another. Though some scientists disagree, would you take that chance for your child? I wouldn't and neither would my sister. Establishing peanut-free flights with advance notice will also not work. The allergen sticks to materials and fabric. I flew this weekend and sat next to a man with trrail mix that had all kinds of nuts in it. He ate, licked his fingers and touchd all the surfaces around him. Cleaning effectively would be costly and time consuming. Not efficient for an airlines. The only effective method is to remove the allergen completely. My newphews' father travels all over the world and would love to take his sons with him. My oldest nephew flew so often he had frequent flyer miles until diagnosed at age 2. By eliminating this allergen from all flights, a whole new world would open up for people like my nephews, thereby increasing business. The slight inconvenience for one passenger to not have peanuts on a flight pales in comparison for another passenger to not arrive safely to his/her destination. There are many other snacks available. Think safety over convenience. Passengers who like nuts can adjust. My nephews deserve to know what it's like to fly. They deserve to experience the entire worls; not just the places they can drive to. Please regulate the airlines and ban peanuts/peanut products from all flights. My nephews and I thank you!!