WASHINGTON — Southwest Airlines said Tuesday that it will stop giving away peanuts on flights next month, ending a tradition that goes back decades.
The airline said it was pulling peanuts from all flights because of concern for passengers with peanut allergies. They will be replaced by pretzels and, on some longer flights, other free snacks.
Southwest says the decision follows months of deliberation and isn’t tied to any particular incident involving passengers with allergies.
