Love Island star rushed to hospital following allergic reaction on Dubai flight and slams airline after making them aware of allergy: ‘This left me with the real possibility of dying’
Jack Fowler has revealed he was rushed to hospital after suffering a terrifying allergic reaction during a recent flight to Dubai.
The former Love Island star took to Instagram to criticize the airline following the incident which saw him breathing through an oxygen mask after suffering a severe nut allergy.
The star explained that he was flying Emirates and had told the flight attendant several times that he had a nut allergy.
However, despite his warnings, he was served a chicken cashew nut curry and within seconds his throat closed and he began to have trouble breathing.
Jack was given five tanks of oxygen and administered his Adrenaline Pen (Epi Pen), but admitted he had a ‘real possibility of dying on the plane’.
Love Island star Jack Fowler was rushed to hospital after suffering an allergic reaction on a flight in Dubai and hit out at Emirates airline after alerting them to allergy
The star explained that he told the flight attendant several times that he had a nut allergy. However, despite his warnings, he was served a chicken and cashew nut curry and within seconds his throat closed and he had difficulty breathing.
Jack opened up about the incident and shared numerous photos of the incident, writing: ‘I can’t believe I have to post this. And I’m posting this because people need to be aware of the severity of how bad food allergies can be and the complete negligence of the airline @Emirates.
‘I recently flew with Emirates Airline and got a Cashew nut. I informed my flight attendant about my nut allergy twice before I got a chicken curry.
‘I was not given a menu to choose from, but was immediately asked whether I wanted chicken or fish. I chose the chicken.
‘When I asked for the chicken, I told the air host that I am severely allergic to all nuts. Then I was told there were no nuts in the chicken curry.
‘When I got the meal, I asked the same flight attendant again to make sure, and again I was told there were no nuts in it.
‘Trusting my flight attendant, I started eating the chicken curry. Immediately my throat closed and breathing became extremely difficult.β
The situation immediately escalated, as Jack continued, βI told a flight attendant that I couldn’t breathe and that there were nuts in the food.
‘I was told that AGAIN there were no nuts in the chicken curry. It wasn’t until my friend demanded to see the food menu for the first time that I realized it was a ‘Creamy Cashew Nut Chicken Curry’.
Jack was given five tanks of oxygen and administered his Adrenaline Pen (Epi Pen), but admitted he had a ‘real possibility of dying on the plane’.
When the plane landed in Dubai, Jack received further treatment and was rushed to hospital
Jack asked, βWhat needs to happen before airlines take food allergies seriously?β while criticizing Emirates for their negligence’
He wrote: ‘I told the flight supervisor, ‘If you don’t land this plane soon, I will die in this plane.’ This then led to the pilot speeding up the journey’
He added: β@Emirates it’s not good enough. I am fortunate to have a platform to make as many people as possible aware of your complete negligence.β
‘This meant there was a real possibility that I would die on the plane as I knew I needed immediate emergency treatment. I was given five tanks of oxygen and administered my Adrenaline Pen (Epi Pen).
“I told the flight attendant, ‘If you don’t land this plane quickly, I’m going to die on this plane.’ This then led to the pilot speeding up the journey.
‘Once we landed, I was rushed to Dubai Airport Hospital where I continued treatment.’
Jack then asked, “What needs to happen before airlines take food allergies seriously?” while accusing Emirates of their negligence.
‘@Emirates, it’s not good enough. I am fortunate to have a platform to make as many people as possible aware of your complete negligence.
‘You are responsible for your passengers and their safety. Giving a passenger food that they have stated TWICE will cause extreme harm is unacceptable.
‘I hope all airlines and cabin crew who come across this message take note of it. We board your flight and trust the cabin crew to help us have a safe flight. Be careful.’
MailOnline has contacted Emirates for comment.
Jack’s friends rushed to the comments to wish Jack well after the terrifying ordeal
Jack rose to fame after taking part in Love Island in 2018 (pictured). Last year he returned for Love Island Games, which he won with his then girlfriend Justine Joy
Jack’s ex-girlfriend and former flight attendant Laura Anderson shared their support in the comments, writing, “She will be fired.”
Meanwhile, Wayne Lineker wrote: ‘That’s crazy, mate. I love you and hope you are doing well.β
Fellow Love Islander Georgia Steel wrote: ‘I hope you’re doing well, Jack!!! Good to use your platform to spread this kind of awareness!’
His ex Justine Joy, with whom he won Love Island Games last year, shared: ‘Shocking that this still happens knowing how you always make sure everyone is aware of the severity of your allergy before consuming anything! Irritating! I’m really glad you’re doing well!!’
Montana Brown added, “I hope you’re doing well, this is SO bad.” and Hannah Elizabeth noted, βI also have a very severe allergy to cashews and pistachios. This happened to me on a plane too, so I hope you’re doing well.β