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Having an Allergic Reaction Over the Pacific

a woman with her eyes closed holding her head

Experiencing an allergic reaction on the plane– I like new experiences when I travel, but I’ve never quite meant this. On a flight from Hawaii to the mainland, I started feeling a little strange.  It felt almost like there was a buzzing at the back of my throat. Suddenly, I …

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Swiss International Airlines Certified “Allergy-friendly”

“Allergy-friendly” is a funny way to put it, but Swiss International Airlines just became the first airline to get that certification from the European Centre for Allergy Research Foundation. According to NBC: The airline has removed fresh flowers from the cabins and, starting May 1, all Swiss flights will offer lactose- …

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