Comments on: Does Alaskan Airlines have a policy to prevent someone with a bad sunburn from flying? http://www.trrad.org/2007/11/does-alaskan-airlines-have-a-policy-to-prevent-someone-with-a-bad-sunburn-from-flying/ Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:32:30 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: flyskyhawk2008 http://www.trrad.org/2007/11/does-alaskan-airlines-have-a-policy-to-prevent-someone-with-a-bad-sunburn-from-flying/comment-page-1/#comment-138 flyskyhawk2008 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 17:10:23 +0000 http://www.trrad.org/2007/11/does-alaskan-airlines-have-a-policy-to-prevent-someone-with-a-bad-sunburn-from-flying/#comment-138 If it was a really bad sunburn that appeared infected or otherwise a danger to passengers, then gate agents for that flight did have the right to deny boarding to your friend. The sunburn would have to be very bad, however. He could be possibly pulling your leg. -Happy flying! If it was a really bad sunburn that appeared infected or otherwise a danger to passengers, then gate agents for that flight did have the right to deny boarding to your friend. The sunburn would have to be very bad, however. He could be possibly pulling your leg.

-Happy flying!

]]> By: Paul M http://www.trrad.org/2007/11/does-alaskan-airlines-have-a-policy-to-prevent-someone-with-a-bad-sunburn-from-flying/comment-page-1/#comment-137 Paul M Sun, 25 Nov 2007 15:12:59 +0000 http://www.trrad.org/2007/11/does-alaskan-airlines-have-a-policy-to-prevent-someone-with-a-bad-sunburn-from-flying/#comment-137 Though this is highly unlikely, it is permissible for airlines to refuse to transport a passenger that they believe will need medical attention on board without a doctor's note. This is to avoid the costs associated with an emergency landing/diversion and maintain the health and safety of other passengers. That being said, I fail to see how a bad sunburn would fall into this category. If you're seeking proof, have Alaska provide him with verification that they refused to transport him. Good luck! Though this is highly unlikely, it is permissible for airlines to refuse to transport a passenger that they believe will need medical attention on board without a doctor’s note. This is to avoid the costs associated with an emergency landing/diversion and maintain the health and safety of other passengers.

That being said, I fail to see how a bad sunburn would fall into this category. If you’re seeking proof, have Alaska provide him with verification that they refused to transport him.

Good luck!

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