Ryanair, Jet2, TUI, Easyjet passengers on 'first flight of day' warned

An expert has shared why you should think twice about booking the first flight of the day if you have severe allergies. Ryanair, Easyjet, Jet2, TUI, British Airways passengers and more have been urged to consider booking the first flight of the day from now on.

Allergies can complicate travel plans for some passengers but passengers with food allergies might be best flying at night, a study found. Research has discovered aircraft are at their cleanest in the morning following an over-night deep clean.

But, for anyone with a food allergy, a night flight might be preferable, because flying through the night reduced the amount of potential food allergy triggers on your flight, according to research. Amena Warner, Head of Clinical Services, Allergy UK, has addressed the study.

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In a statement, Amena said - in a warning to passengers flying out of the UK this summer: "Travelling with a food allergy does require extra precautions as airlines will have their own policy on food allergy management, and this may vary from airline to airline.

"It is important people are aware of the policy of the airline with which they are travelling. We advise proactively alerting the airline of allergy needs in advance of a trip and then, if possible, arriving early for the flight to confirm requests regarding seating and early boarding.

"Travelling with food allergies can be really challenging and it's so important that airlines, staff and passengers understand this and the risks involved for the person with the allergy." On its website, BA said: "Ensure your medication is easily accessible throughout the flight, e.g. place it in the seat pocket or on you personally.

"Advise cabin crew and the people seated next to you of your allergy, where you have placed the medication and what to do in an emergency."