• Make check-off lists:  TO-DO's and Things to Pack.  This way, you can use this list EVERY time you jet off and it decreases the stress of preparation.
  

• Contact the airline to see if they will make it a peanut-free flight.
  

*Singapore Airlines as of June 1, 2009 will NO LONGER accommodate a peanut-free flight even with a doctor's note of request.  They will only be able to serve a 'peanut-free' meal if asked (and are not claiming to be free of cross-contamination) and will serve peanut snacks/peanut meals to other passengers*

• Bring along safe food and snacks.  The last thing you want to worry about is figuring out if the food is safe (ie. no cross-contamination issues) while flying!  On some airlines (call ahead), they will heat up your food for you in their microwave.

• Use special seat covers to cover the seats if your child is contact reactive.  Most airlines clean once a day and do not wipe down much unless it is visibly dirty.  WIPE down the table and arm rests with wipes.

• If possible, fly the first flight of the day as it is considered the cleanest flight of the day.

• Find out where the nearest hospitals are located.

• Check if hotels have kitchenettes, bring your own specialty food, cookware, cooking utensils.  If the hotel does not have a kitchenette ask if they are willing to let you use their hotel kitchen (this has been done before!)

• Ask for hypoallergenic bedding (this means no down pillows/comforters).

• Call ahead of time to see if grocers are nearby.  Fresh fruits and vegetables are easily accessible; special foods are not, so bring them along.  Each country has their own labeling laws so not every ingredient has to be listed and can be hidden under artificial/natural flavors.

• MOST OF ALL, REMEMBER to bring MEDICATIONS (anti-histamines, fever medication, lotion for eczema, asthma medication and inhaler chambers) and EPIPENS.