Peanut Allergy
Peanut Allergy
Cathay Pacific Airways acknowledges that some passengers may have allergic reactions to peanuts which can be life threatening. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee a peanut-free environment to passengers and guests either in our aircraft cabins or airport lounges.
Peanut-free meals
Cathay Pacific Airways serves meals where peanut based products may be an ingredient, and cannot guarantee against accidental cross-contamination of peanut products within the network flight kitchens during catering production. This is because peanut-based ingredients, peanut oil and non-specified peanut containing trace elements are widely used throughout Asia Pacific. Peanut snacks are also an integral part of the Cathay Pacific service. In view of this, it is with regret that Cathay Pacific Airways cannot guarantee against accidental cross-contamination of peanut products within the inflight-catering network, and therefore cannot provide peanut-free meals.
Peanut-free cabin
Cathay Pacific Airways cannot guarantee a peanut free aircraft cabin because we are unable to stop passengers from bringing their own peanut products onboard, and cannot insist that they do not open or eat them. Further, residual peanut products may be left in aisles, common areas or on seats from one flight to the next.
For practical reasons Cathay Pacific regrets that it is unable to provide completely peanut-free meals or give an absolute guarantee to provide a peanut free environment onboard our aircraft. We are also unable to modify the cabin environment due to individual passenger request. We encourage passengers to consider the possibility of exposure when flying especially if they accept in-flight snack or meal services.
Should you feel that you need a peanut free environment to travel in, you are required to first consult your physician to see if you are fit to fly in the given condition explained above. You are also required to contact your local CX Reservations office and submit a completed medical (MEDA) form at least 72 hours prior to departure that has been filled in by your physician, so that your fitness to travel may be assessed. Further, due to the heightened security environment, if you are required by your physician to carry a syringe in your carry-on luggage, please obtain a letter from your physician to certify this.
Passengers with peanut allergies should take steps to minimize their potential exposure and to take all necessary precaution to prepare for the possibility of exposure – including bringing their own food items, wearing a medical alert bracelet, carrying of their ready-for-use epinephrine (Epi-pens) or other appropriate anaphylaxis treatment prescribed by their physician which can be self administered. Travel companions, guardians or family members are expected to administer treatment should it be required. If they are not available, the affected passenger is expected to self-administer prescribed treatment specifically prescribed by their physician.
You may wish to print this page and take it to your physicians for discussion prior to your booking. If you or your physician still has questions or concerns, please contact your local Reservations office.
Cathay Pacific will try to take reasonable measures to accommodate passengers with this condition, provided that prevailing circumstances allow such measures to take place, and that advance notice is given to the carrier.
Cathay Pacific Airways acknowledges that some passengers may have allergic reactions to peanuts which can be life threatening. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee a peanut-free environment to passengers and guests either in our aircraft cabins or airport lounges.
Peanut-free meals
Cathay Pacific Airways serves meals where peanut based products may be an ingredient, and cannot guarantee against accidental cross-contamination of peanut products within the network flight kitchens during catering production. This is because peanut-based ingredients, peanut oil and non-specified peanut containing trace elements are widely used throughout Asia Pacific. Peanut snacks are also an integral part of the Cathay Pacific service. In view of this, it is with regret that Cathay Pacific Airways cannot guarantee against accidental cross-contamination of peanut products within the inflight-catering network, and therefore cannot provide peanut-free meals.
Peanut-free cabin
Cathay Pacific Airways cannot guarantee a peanut free aircraft cabin because we are unable to stop passengers from bringing their own peanut products onboard, and cannot insist that they do not open or eat them. Further, residual peanut products may be left in aisles, common areas or on seats from one flight to the next.
For practical reasons Cathay Pacific regrets that it is unable to provide completely peanut-free meals or give an absolute guarantee to provide a peanut free environment onboard our aircraft. We are also unable to modify the cabin environment due to individual passenger request. We encourage passengers to consider the possibility of exposure when flying especially if they accept in-flight snack or meal services.
Should you feel that you need a peanut free environment to travel in, you are required to first consult your physician to see if you are fit to fly in the given condition explained above. You are also required to contact your local CX Reservations office and submit a completed medical (MEDA) form at least 72 hours prior to departure that has been filled in by your physician, so that your fitness to travel may be assessed. Further, due to the heightened security environment, if you are required by your physician to carry a syringe in your carry-on luggage, please obtain a letter from your physician to certify this.
| Passengers with a peanut allergy who do not require special treatments or considerations are no longer required to complete MEDA form prior to departure. |
Passengers with peanut allergies should take steps to minimize their potential exposure and to take all necessary precaution to prepare for the possibility of exposure – including bringing their own food items, wearing a medical alert bracelet, carrying of their ready-for-use epinephrine (Epi-pens) or other appropriate anaphylaxis treatment prescribed by their physician which can be self administered. Travel companions, guardians or family members are expected to administer treatment should it be required. If they are not available, the affected passenger is expected to self-administer prescribed treatment specifically prescribed by their physician.
You may wish to print this page and take it to your physicians for discussion prior to your booking. If you or your physician still has questions or concerns, please contact your local Reservations office.
Cathay Pacific will try to take reasonable measures to accommodate passengers with this condition, provided that prevailing circumstances allow such measures to take place, and that advance notice is given to the carrier.
