Do airlines check your temperature?

Check-In and Thermal Screening Process Travelers could now encounter temperature screening at airport entrances. Additionally, airports around the country are testing biometric facial recognition to decrease physical contact.



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Flying while sick may aggravate your symptoms. Passengers who are deemed unfit to fly may be denied boarding by airlines. It is possible to fly in an air ambulance if you have a fever.

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(Please see below for varying rules regarding COVID-19). However, it is not recommended to fly if you have a fever of 37.7°C/100°F. While flying with a mild fever is generally possible, there are certain dangers that you should be aware of.

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Airlines have the right to refuse to carry passengers with conditions that may worsen. If the crew believes a passenger may have serious consequences during the flight, the passenger can be stopped.

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Who should not travel by air? Diseases that prevent you from boarding a plane
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • A recent stroke.
  • Infectious diseases, such as chickenpox, influenza or even COVID-19.
  • A recent surgery.
  • A pregnancy of over 28 weeks.
  • Angina (chest pain at rest)


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If you or a travel companion gets an injury or sickness that can't be helped with basic first aid or an over-the-counter medicine, seek medical attention right away. Visit Getting Health Care During Travel to learn how to connect with a doctor or medical services during your trip.

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2. What is denied boarding?
  • for health, safety, or security reasons;
  • for failing to follow airline rules or instructions;
  • because a passenger does not have appropriate travel documents; or.
  • the passenger has failed to respect check-in and departure gate cut-off time limits.


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The most common reason for denied boarding is overbooking. This is when airlines sell more tickets than there are seats on the aircraft. The reason for this common practice is so-called 'no-shows'.

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Many other conditions could prevent an individual from flying. If you have a pre-existing condition like lung or heart disease, cancer or anemia, you'll want to consult your doctor for clearance it's okay to fly.

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The most important thing you can do if you feel yourself getting sick before setting off on a trip is rest. When you sleep, your body is more able to fight off infections – so get as much sleep as you can!

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Luckily, when it comes to air travel, strep throat shouldn't pose much of a problem.

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Generally, you should also bag a trip if you have a fever higher than 100 degrees Fahrenheit and symptoms such as coughing or sneezing, says William Schaffner, M.D., a professor of infectious diseases at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

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Health experts warn it's best not to fly if you have any symptoms (and not just for selfless reasons). Not only do you risk getting the passengers around you ill, but the environment on board could make you feel even worse.

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Stay hydrated… Her top tip? Drink “a ton of water” while flying. “It's dehydrating to fly, and if you're dehydrated, your body's a little weaker, which makes it harder to fight off the germs you're encountering,” she says.

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