American Airlines has a new boarding policy for people with nut allergies.
- American Airlines will soon allow early boarding for those who have an allergy to peanuts and tree nuts.
- Bloomberg reported that the policy is set to begin on December 12, when flight-service manuals will be updated to reflect the new change. American Airlines announced the policy in a filing with the US Department of
Transportation on November 6. - In a statement published by Bloomberg, the airline said, "Customers with nut allergies who would like to board flights early to wipe down surfaces may ask to do so at the gate."
American Airlines will soon allow early boarding for those who have an allergy to peanuts and tree nuts. The idea is to give these passengers extra time to wipe down their seats before others board and, hopefully, to avoid being exposed to allergens.
Bloomberg reported that the policy is set to begin on December 12, when flight-service manuals will be updated to reflect the change. American Airlines announced the policy in a filing with the US Department of Transportation on November 6.
A representative for American Airlines did not immediately return Business Insider's request for comment, but told Bloomberg: "Customers with nut allergies who would like to board flights early to wipe down surfaces may ask to do so at the gate."
The airline does not serve peanuts in-flight, but it added that it could not guarantee that passengers would not be exposed to peanuts while onboard its aircraft.
American isn't the first airline to create such a guideline for people who have allergies. Delta Air Lines already has a policy that allows early boarding for passengers with nut allergies.