London Luton Airport has become the first UK airport to install emergency anaphylaxis kits, expanding allergy emergency support across key passenger areas.
London Luton Airport (LTN) has become the first airport in the UK to install emergency anaphylaxis kits across its terminals, introducing wall-mounted life-saving equipment alongside mandatory staff training to improve emergency responses to severe allergic reactions.
The airport has installed more than 10 Anaphylaxis Kitts across key locations, including the Security Hall, Departure Lounge, Immigration and Baggage Reclaim, providing quick access to emergency adrenaline pens for passengers, visitors and employees experiencing life-threatening allergic reactions.
Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can develop rapidly and be triggered by food, medication, insect stings or environmental factors. With around 2.5 million people in the UK living with known allergies, the airport said the initiative strengthens emergency preparedness across one of the country’s busiest transport hubs.
All London Luton Airport staff are receiving mandatory training as part of the rollout, with hundreds completing the programme during its first few days. Similar to a defibrillator, each wall-mounted kit includes clear instructions designed to support responders during an emergency.
Dan Cartwright, Head of Airfield Operations at London Luton Airport, said the initiative forms part of the airport’s wider partnership with East of England Ambulance Service, which trains the airport’s Fire and Rescue Service to respond to serious medical emergencies while equipping staff to provide immediate assistance before ambulance crews arrive.
The rollout was led by Kitt Medical, which launched the emergency kits in 2023 and has since deployed more than 5,000 units across schools and qualifying businesses throughout the UK.
Zak Marks, Founder of Kitt Medical, said travelling through airports can be particularly stressful for people living with severe allergies and described the rollout as an important step towards providing greater reassurance for millions of passengers.
The project was also supported by David Gardner, Watch Manager at London Luton Airport and medical lead for the airport’s co-responder scheme, who said the initiative reflects the airport’s commitment to introducing innovative measures that enhance the health, safety and wellbeing of both passengers and staff.
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