Qantas allergy protocols face pressure after passenger's anxious flight
Laura Kukic's severe airborne nut allergy made a Qantas flight terrifying after crew served almonds.
On a Qantas flight from Brisbane to Singapore in July, Laura Kukic alerted cabin staff to her severe airborne nut allergy. It can trigger anaphylaxis.
Crew assured her they did not serve nuts. About an hour later, she smelled nuts.
The airline had already handed out almonds. When she raised the issue, crew said they could do nothing.
Qantas does not announce allergens to nearby passengers. Meal listings did not flag allergens, leaving Kukic with little to eat.
She wore a face mask for eight hours and arrived feeling unwell. Kukic called for airlines to make announcements when someone has a severe allergy.
This would alert other passengers to avoid their allergen-containing foods.
- Brisbane to Singapore
- Flight route
- More than 8 hours
- Flight duration
- July 28
- Date
- Almonds
- Allergen served
Why it mattersAllergy protocols vary wildly across flights, leaving vulnerable travellers anxious and at risk, even when they alert staff in advance.
AustraliaThousands of Australians with severe allergies face unpredictable airline support, raising questions about whether carriers are meeting their duty of care on domestic and international flights.
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