Are airlines allowed to serve peanuts?
Yes, airlines are allowed to serve peanuts. Currently, Air Canada, Air Tran, American, Continental, Frontier, Jet Blue, Midwest, United and US Airways do not serve individual packages of peanuts in coach class. Southwest will not serve peanuts on a particular flight if alerted that a peanut allergic individual is on board. However, these airlines may serve food that contains peanuts or tree nuts or trace amounts of peanuts. Do not eat airline meals or snacks! Bring your own safe food with you to eat on board.