Qatar Airways Passenger Says Nut Could Kill on £10,000 Honeymoon Flight

DOHA- A British passenger has raised serious concerns over her upcoming honeymoon flight with Qatar Airways (QR), departing from London Heathrow (LHR) to Zanzibar (ZNZ) via Doha (DOH), due to a life-threatening peanut allergy.

Despite repeated pleas, the airline confirmed it would not suspend nut service or make an onboard announcement.

Bethany Roads, a 27-year-old teacher from Sidcup, Kent, booked her £10,000 honeymoon to Tanzania and Zanzibar through a tour company, which informed Qatar Airways about her severe airborne peanut allergy.

However, the airline’s refusal to adjust in-flight service or allow a personal announcement left her fearing for her life.

Photo: Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways Allergy Policies Under Scrutiny

Bethany Roads has suffered from a severe airborne peanut allergy since the age of four. Planning a once in a lifetime trip with her fiancé, Connor Burns, she flagged her allergy through the tour operator and reached out directly to Qatar Airways (QR) for extra precautions.

Despite her warning that nut exposure could trigger anaphylaxis and potentially kill her mid-air, the airline stated it would continue to serve nuts onboard.

In direct communication, Qatar Airways advised Bethany to carry her EpiPen, use sanitising wipes, and wear a face mask.

The airline also denied her request to make a cabin wide announcement about her allergy, warning she could be removed from the flight for doing so.

According to National World, Qatar Airways does not guarantee an allergen-free cabin and may require passengers with severe allergies to sign a waiver of liability.

A spokesperson reiterated this, stating the airline tries to accommodate passengers where possible but cannot control allergens due to the nature of public flights.

Bethany insists this response fails to meet reasonable safety standards. She stated that past airlines have always informed fellow passengers and withheld serving nuts in response to allergy disclosures.

She highlighted that distributing nuts to hundreds of passengers, rather than a single individual ignoring an announcement, drastically increases the risk of airborne exposure.

Photo: Clément Alloing

Honeymoon at Risk

The situation has caused severe anxiety for the couple, who are now considering cancelling their honeymoon.

Bethany said the airline’s stance shows a lack of understanding about the seriousness of airborne allergies.

She described the decision as a matter of “life or death” and believes that Qatar Airways has a duty to make reasonable adjustments to protect all passengers onboard.

With the wedding scheduled for August, the couple faces the difficult choice of risking a medical emergency or cancelling their dream holiday altogether.

Bethany remains in contact with the airline but says their current position forces her to choose between her safety and a long-planned celebration.

Representative Photo: Qatar Airways

Legal and Ethical Responsibility

Under UK disability and equality law, service providers are expected to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate individuals with health conditions, including life-threatening allergies.

Bethany argues that making a simple onboard announcement qualifies as a reasonable step, particularly on long-haul international routes where emergency intervention may be limited.

Medical professionals have long cautioned airlines about the dangers of airborne allergens in enclosed cabin environments.

Several global carriers have adopted nut-free zones or ceased nut service altogether in response to such risks.

Advocacy groups continue to urge international airlines to follow suit, citing both medical necessity and passenger rights.

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