Key stakeholder perceptions of food allergies within the airline industry

Food allergens threaten the safety of any allergic consumer, particularly in the context of air travel as inadvertent exposure is likely, increased air pressure may exacerbate symptoms(1) and access to medical assistance is limited. In this study perceptions of food allergies were explored among key...

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Published in:Proceedings of the Nutrition Society 2022, Vol.81 (OCE1), Article E57
Main Authors: Brodie, I., Clark, B., Mason, H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Air transportation
Air travel
Aircraft
Aircraft compartments
Airlines
Allergens
Allergies
Flight crews
Food
Food allergies
Food industry
Passengers
Software
Stakeholders
Supply chains
Video communication
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Summary:Food allergens threaten the safety of any allergic consumer, particularly in the context of air travel as inadvertent exposure is likely, increased air pressure may exacerbate symptoms(1) and access to medical assistance is limited. In this study perceptions of food allergies were explored among key airline stakeholders (n = 83 cabin crew, n = 11 caterers, n = 4 management, and n = 16 passengers who have (n = 14) or care for individuals (n = 2) with allergies). Following questionnaire completion, nine subjects volunteered to participate in interviews (n = 2; cabin crew and catering company employee) or focus groups (n = 7; airline catering (n = 4) and cabin crew personnel (n = 3)) which were conducted online (ZOOM Video Communications, version 5.3.1).
ISSN:0029-6651
1475-2719
DOI:10.1017/S002966512200057X