Lianne Mandelbaum, a leading advocate for airline safety measures to protect food-allergic passengers, discusses the article, "Navigating the uncertainty of food allergies in air travel: a call for compassion and change." In this episode, Lianne shares personal insights into the challenges faced by travelers with food allergies, highlighting inconsistent airline policies, societal skepticism, and the urgent need for standardized procedures. She explains how simple accommodations—like pre-boarding cleaning and effective crew training—can make a critical difference in ensuring safe air travel. Lianne outlines actionable strategies for passengers and airlines alike, emphasizing the role of empathy and proactive policy changes in transforming the travel experience for food-allergic individuals.

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