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Elly Rewcastle

What are the rules on flying with an allergy? Ryanair, Jet2, BA and easyJet policies on travel with dietary requirements

On a normal day, flying can be a complicated and stressful experience. You need to remember to bring all your travel documents, get there early and make sure you dash to the right gate.

Once on board though, you can sit back and relax and enjoy the snacks and plane food that is eventually wheeled down the aisle and passed out on little plastic trays. But for those with allergies and dietary restrictions, the struggle can continue.

One mum who suffers from coeliac disease recently shared with The Mirror how a mix-up over the rules meant that she was faced with a “pitful” meal made up of junk snacks instead of a proper gluten-free one. But what are the rules for airlines on flying with dietary requirements?

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