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Doctor's Note For Travel With Food

jesscarmel

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jesscarmel Enthusiast
jesscarmel
Posted

Hi

Does anyone have a sample of what a doctors note should say to allow you travel with gluten-free food on the plane? i was going to ask my dr but not sure what to ask him to write and how much detail to go into. does anyone already have one.

thanks

Jess

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gfp Enthusiast
gfp
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Hi

Does anyone have a sample of what a doctors note should say to allow you travel with gluten-free food on the plane? i was going to ask my dr but not sure what to ask him to write and how much detail to go into. does anyone already have one.

thanks

Jess

Given they are not even letting pilots take contact lens solution (and hence willing to endanger everyone on the plane) This strikes me as a weird thing, the pilots are behind a bullet proof door and flying the plane but they would smuggle on a bomb when they could just crash the plane???? I'm afraid at the moment 'medical need' is going to mean real need, not discomfort or whatever. Its going to be a pain .... I just can't see them accepting that over the pilot's contact lens solution or eyedrops.

I can't see them accepting a Dr.s note. The longest lights are only 30-40 hours and medically the human body can go without food for 3-4 times that.

I understand your arguament, I just don't think they will. Just as an example most smokers are going to go through far more discomfort than you are and that has never bothered them... I'm sure there are plenty of people on methadone who could claim they need to jab-up on a long flight... etc. etc. I realise its not just the flight, you are going to be stuck in the airport as well ...

Give me the choice of a 30 hour long haul without food and one without children on the flight and I'd go hungry everytime... give most smokers the same option and they would go hungry too.

2kids4me Contributor
2kids4me
Posted

I have a diabetic celiac child - he is allowed the insulin, syringes, his glucose meter. No food. If he needs food - they always have juice on board or in real pinch - pop (for carbs).

The letter from the doctor related to his diabetes - simply states : This child _________ has insulin dependent diabetes and it is medically necessary for him to carry insulin, syringes and a monitoring device with him.

Similar letter for daughter's epi -pen

We havent travelled lately (with all the new restrictions) so dont know if they take these items and stow them somewhere during flight

Rikki Tikki Explorer
Rikki Tikki
Posted

Hi Jess:

I am afraid that I agree, they just are not going to let anyone bring on food/drink items. If they checking baby formula on the airplanes then I doubt you will have much luck with food. At least we know the water they provide is safe for us! :D

sspitzer5 Apprentice
sspitzer5
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I think the ban applies to liquids and gels only. I flew a few days ago and brought a sandwich. They didn't seem to have a problem with that.

Here's a link to the TSA website. Open Original Shared Link. It doesn't say that you can't bring food, just stuff like Jello, pudding, whipped cream.

Damn, how am I going to make due without my customary can of whipped cream for cross-country flights? :-)

S

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Rikki Tikki
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Damn, how am I going to make due without my customary can of whipped cream for cross-country flights? :-)

S

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

2kids4me Contributor
2kids4me
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Amusing reading - I went to the link out of curiosity - maybe I am just warped (and I knw they mean breast milk that has been expressed)...BUT :

All items including formula or breast milk will be inspected.

You or your baby or toddler will not be asked to test or taste breast milk or formula. Our Security Officers will not test or taste formula or breast milk.

:blink::lol: Good thing , hope it would not be a requirement to prove you really were lactating... and the breast milk inspections....hmmm ? ...... :rolleyes:

Ok. ok I am silly today

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mouse
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I am flying Southwest from Phoenix to Las Vegas on Thursday. I asked yesterday and I could bring food as long as it was cooked. I am bringing muffins, brownies and choc. chip cookies for Lynne and I to snack on and the muffins are to go with our coffee in the AM. There better not be a problem as we went over the items real well. I also can bring my meds and one is a liquid as long as they are in a RX bottle with my name on it.

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queenofhearts
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Amusing reading - I went to the link out of curiosity - maybe I am just warped (and I knw they mean breast milk that has been expressed)...BUT :

:blink::lol: Good thing , hope it would not be a requirement to prove you really were lactating... and the breast milk inspections....hmmm ? ...... :rolleyes:

Ok. ok I am silly today

Look out or you will be deported to Rachelville!

CantEvenEatRice Enthusiast
CantEvenEatRice
Posted

We just got back from a trip yesterday and had no problem taking food on the plane. I had some beef jerky, Lara bars, raisins and potato chips. I saw lots of people with food, just no drinks or other liquids. One woman tried to take salsa on and she was not allowed because the checker said it was liquid based. They are pretty nice about giving out lots of drinks during the flight as well since they know no one has any drinks in their carry-on bags.

gfp Enthusiast
gfp
Posted
I think the ban applies to liquids and gels only. I flew a few days ago and brought a sandwich. They didn't seem to have a problem with that.

Good to know... :D any potential terrorists can reduce the risk of premature explosions by stabilising the liquid explosive first :D

They should give out a Nobel prize for the most inventive use of stabilising a liquid high explosive.... <_<

nah.. wait someone already did this.... if only I could remember who?

Guest Norah022
Guest Norah022
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I flew on Saturday and the only foods you can't bring on our gelatins and puddings and yogurts. I even talked to security about it. My gluten free food didnt even get questioned.

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michelleL Apprentice
michelleL
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I've just returned from travelling to London. I brought food with me going, and returning: I took a bag of cashew nuts with raisins, a disposable plastic container (from Whole Foods...) of a salad with chicken, a sandwich (with gluten-free bread, of course) and a peach (I think) going there; returning I brought a pre-packaged container of salad from Marks and Spencer, a bag of cashew nuts, and a little bag of mini rice crackers. I was ready to protest about having allergies and being diabetic on top of that, but they never questioned the food. They were more concerned about liquids, especially the little bottle of saline solution I brought for my contact lenses, and the little box of apple juice, all under the 4 oz. limit I thought we were allowed to bring on board...

So I am guessing that foods are allowed. Well, what do you expect, when there is very little food to be had on planes anyways.

Maybe, next time, I'll consider going by boat instead. At least the ride will be more enjoyable, and you most definitely will be fed.

tiffjake Enthusiast
tiffjake
Posted

I have a note that says "(my full name) has Celiac Diease and must adhere to a strick gluten-free diet. Your cooperation would be greatly appreciated. Please feel free to contact me with any questions." Signed by the doc. On letterhead. I thought I needed it for a convention center (to take my own food in) but they didn't ask to see it in the end. But I am prepared now!

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linds Apprentice
linds
Posted

YAY!!! you can even bring liquid on planes now as long as you buy it after you have passed through security. We are making a bit of headway.

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