How do I not get sick before flying?

You don't have to be a traveling germaphobe to want to avoid coming down with a cold, flu or worse.
  1. Wash your hands and use hand sanitizer with 60% or more alcohol. ...
  2. Clean the airplane seat with sanitizing wipes. ...
  3. Wear a mask, even when not required. ...
  4. Pick a window seat. ...
  5. Keep your things in overhead bins.




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Eat light before you fly – both the night before and day of your flight – and pick up some crackers or other bland snacks in the airport to help in case your stomach gets upset. Stay away from greasy and spicy foods and limit your salt intake as well since flights can be dehydrating.

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Choose a Window Seat
Picking a window seat doesn't only provide you with an amazing view of the clouds and earth below. It also minimizes your contact with other travelers who might be sick. Research tells us that this is the least germy seat on the plane, followed by the middle seat and lastly, the aisle seat.

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Airborne Illnesses “You are at greater risk if the person is seated within two rows of you. But your risk is lower if the person is seated three or more rows away.” Upper respiratory infections, such as the common cold and the flu, are the most common illnesses that air travelers might be exposed to while in flight.

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Airplane passengers have an 80% chance of getting sick on a flight if they sit in the wrong spot, scientists have found. Data scientists traveled across the US on 10 transcontinental flights to investigate your risk of getting sick on a plane.

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Eat Light. Contrary to popular belief, flying on an empty stomach doesn't help you combat air sickness. In fact, an empty stomach actually exacerbates symptoms. Eat a light meal such as crackers, fruit, and other light snacks.

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The culprit is a compromised immune response due to the bodily impacts of flying. The increased exposure to pathogens + a weakened immune system = your body unable to fight off infections. Your immune system is suppressed when you fly due to the very nature of being on an aircraft.

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Does it help to take the medicine before you start traveling? If you have a history of severe motion sickness symptoms, it's best to take medication one hour before your trip.

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Infectious Diseases
An airline can deny boarding of any passenger who looks unwell, especially if they suspect the passenger might be infectious (infect other passengers).

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Whether you are traveling by car, plane or boat, emetophobia can rear its ugly head at the idea of yourself or someone else vomiting from motion sickness. I've gathered some tips that might be helpful.

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Foods that are OK to Eat Before Flying
  • Lean protein. It is easy to grab a big greasy burger at the airport, but red meat is not the best choice. ...
  • Fruit. Well good news, fruit is on the list of things you can eat. ...
  • Protein bars. Protein bars can be convenient and satisfying but be careful. ...
  • Water.


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  • For well-heeled travellers who spend as much time on airplanes as in their own homes, knowing what to put into your body before a long-haul flight is essential. ...
  • Trail mix. ...
  • Low-sodium food. ...
  • Bananas. ...
  • Lean protein. ...
  • Greek yoghurt. ...
  • Oranges. ...
  • Green smoothie.


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Drink Water
Water fills you up. It also keeps you better hydrated at high altitudes. Both will leave you feeling better when the plane lands. Avoid caffeine, as it dehydrates and may leave you unable to sleep during the flight.

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People who do not travel often may get used to movement during a trip lasting several days. Even those who travel often may find that symptoms get better as they are more often exposed to motion. However, people who get anxious before a journey often have worsened symptoms of motion sickness.

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Feeling unwell directly after a flight is often the cause of low humidity. Planes have a different atmospheric pressure than we are used to, which can cause the nasal passages to dry, leading to symptoms resembling flu.

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For this reason: If you have symptoms of respiratory tract infections, cold or flu symptoms such as a fever, a cough, the chills, shortness of breath, loss of smell and taste, we urge you to please stay home. Just use our rebooking options and postpone your flight - flexible and free of charge.

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