Ali Bastian Instagram – Travelling with allergies… I was asked recently how it was for us travelling as an allergy family. Here are a few of my top tips! As always, take what you need and forget the rest! 💖🌊⭐️… I was so nervous the first time. The airline were virtually impossible to get hold of before flying and deeply unhelpful when we did manage to speak to someone. HOWEVER… every time we have flown with them we have told them at the gate and they have made an announcement on the plane. The crew and ground staff are always very kind. The seats on this particular airline are plastic and I always do a high speed wipe down including the tray and seat belt with Detox wipes or soap based @marcelsgreensoapuk wipes if I’ve got organised enough to get some! … There are no seat pockets, so no old food hidden down there… bonus! I’ve found security with carrying medication and food generally pretty good. Bit of an issue over an ice pack on the way out this time, but in the end it was ok as I have to travel with ‘safe’ food for her… enough if we get delayed… and in this weather I need to keep it cool. Won the battle in the end but also, fully prepared to chuck them if it was a prob. Carrying all allergy travel plans & action plans is a must. Keep epis and antihistamine in boxes or bottles with pescription labels. We stay at my in-laws so there is a kitchen and we mainly cook there. We’ve found loads of free-from foods in Ireland. I definitely recommend looking at @theallergyteam for amazing resources on travel and life in general with allergies. Insulated @allerpacks for keeping epis at a stable temp in hot weather are brill! It’s always nerve wracking and I don’t want to get in a false sense of security as I know s**t can always happen! But so far, our experiences have been very positive and making memories feels so worth the anxiety and extra planning that goes in to it. At the end of the day, it’s about what feels right for you and your fam! 💖💖💖✈️🌈 #travel #allergy #allergyfriendly #allergyfamily #allergytravel