Article Category: Travel

Flying With Autoinjectors? Quick List

Below are some useful links for getting the most recent information for flying into or out of the US or Canada.
TSA – Transport Security Administration
They set the rules. We just follow them. Hidden Disabilities contains all the information you need to travel. Pay particular attention to the Medication part towards the bottom of the page. ..more

Air Canada Unveils Nut-Free Buffer Zone

Air Canada says nut-free buffer zones as small as one large seat and as large as three rows will be adequate to accommodate passengers with nut allergies. In economy class, Air Canada proposes the buffer zone should include the seats immediately adjacent to the passenger in addition to the row of seats immediately behind and ..more

Traveling Gluten-Free

You’re ready for a new foreign travel adventure but there is one problem…you have gluten allergies that could potentially twist the trip into a nightmare!

Allergy Translation Cards

Do you love to travel but have been reluctant to do so because of your food allergy? We’ve spoken with many site visitors who believe that these allergy translation cards have opened up a whole new world for them.

Is Air Canada Going Nut Free?

According to a recent article in the Globe and Mail, the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has directed Air Canada to come up with a plan to create a buffer zone for passengers who have nut allergies.

Car Travel with Allergic Kids

I was thinking about my Thanksgiving trip and thought I would share some ideas that seemed to really help make this trip successful. Success is defined as the following: no side trips to the hospital or doctor, no one needed Benadryl or (heaven forbid) an epinephrine injection, and I did not feel the need to ..more

Flying With Allergies – All Airlines Are Not Created Equal

There have been many articles in several newspapers this year about the complexity of travel with food allergies.  While several airlines are accomodating and understanding, there are others who do not yet seem to understand the severity of allergies. I would like to share a personal experience that our family encountered this year that quite ..more

Traveling to Paris and need some gluten free tips?

David Lebovitz, author of Living the Sweet Life in Paris, has a page on his blog dedicated to gluten free eating in Paris. He provides information about the outdoor markets, gluten free downloadable cards, restaurant listings, natural foods shops, translation links, helpful sites and more. Check out David’s suggestions by clicking here and enjoy your ..more

Family Travel With Food Allergies – A Mother’s Perspective

Travelling as a family has so many advantages.  It is a wonderful opportunity for families to relax and to spend quality time together.  It also allows families to explore and learn about other countries and their respective cultures, traditions, and histories. When I learned about my child’s anaphylactic allergies to tree nuts and sesame seeds, I thought ..more

Travel translation cards for people with food allergies

Are you planning on travel to a foreign country this summer, but have concerns about explaining your food allergies?
This website, Select Wisely, provides customized travel translation cards in several languages. To see a list of languages and foods, click here.
Check it out and decide for yourself if these cards can help make your travel ..more

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