We love Southwest for their low fares and comedic crew, but we hate Southwest for serving peanuts in an age where nut allergy is on the rise. This includes our 2 children. We've learned to call ahead when making our flight reservations to warn there will be children with nut allergies on board and to not serve the peanuts. Sometimes they remember, sometime they don't. We remind the crew again when we get to the gate. Then we are allowed to board the plane before the rest of the people so we can clean the seat, tray table, and arms with antibac wipes - several times. Then we have to listen to passengers complain about "why can't I have my peanuts on this flight!" Even when I fly SW without my kids, I won't accept peanuts as snacks just incase someone on board is allergic.
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