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FAA proposal to loosen airline medical kit rules draws criticism

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The FAA is proposing a rule to scrap its original 64-item emergency medical kit checklist in favor of letting airlines decide what to stock themselves, a move that doctors and consumers are saying will cause a rise in food allergy incidents on flights. We uncover the frequency of those medical emergencies, what concerns consumers have, and why the FAA wants to loosen its grip on life-saving tools.