What happens if you are sick on a plane?

Even if it's something as simple as feeling sick, they crew know how to diagnose and treat certain ailments. If you're feeling a touch light-headed, they can administer oxygen to help you feel better. For a headache, they can access the aircraft first aid kit and give you medicine to help ease your pains.



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The flight attendants will assess the situation by asking the passenger to describe their symptoms, assuming they are lucid and conscious. Depending on the case, they will administer care themselves or consult with a medical professional on board or on the ground.

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No Legal Duty, but Potentially an Ethical One The ethical duty stems from the fact that doctors and other medical professionals don't lose their training simply because they are off duty and out of uniform.

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The most common in-flight medical emergencies involve:
  • Seizures;
  • Cardiac symptoms;
  • Nausea or vomiting;
  • Respiratory problems and.
  • Lightheadedness or fainting.


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Some of the risk factors associated with flying with a fever are: Increased risk of thrombosis. Lack of rest during a flight. Risk of infection for other travelers.

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If you fly with a head cold or seasonal allergies, Dr. Pinkston said it's possible you may significantly stretch your eardrum because your Eustachian tubes wouldn't be working properly to equalize pressure. If the stretching of the eardrum is considerable, these problems may occur: Capillaries in the ear break.

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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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If you are sick with flu-like symptoms, do not travel. Stay home until you are fever-free for at least 24 hours without using a fever-reducing medicine, such as acetaminophen. Flu symptoms include: Fever (Not everyone with flu will have a fever.)

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Here are some other places you can turn to for health care while you're traveling.
  1. #1: Nurse hotline. Calling a nurse hotline is a great first step. ...
  2. #2: Virtual care and telehealth. You can't learn the cause of your sickness or get medicine from a nurse hotline. ...
  3. #3: Retail health clinic. ...
  4. #4: Urgent care center.


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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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So, in order to help you stay on your journey, here are some quick tips to keep cough at bay while travelling.
  1. Warm water for instant relief.
  2. Moist cloth can go a long way.
  3. A blanket to keep you warm.
  4. Don't forget your OTC cough syrup.
  5. Read our top 10 cough articles.


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A sick baby can deteriorate rapidly, so if your baby doesn't seem like his normal self and has a high fever, you should delay flying until he's feeling better. If your sick baby gets worse during the flight, he won't necessarily be able to get medical help, which is why it's safer not to fly.

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The Federal Aviation Administration requires commercial aircraft to carry at least one sealed emergency medical kit containing a minimum of 25 specified instruments and medications, plus first-aid kits and automated external defibrillators.

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Looking simply at the raw data, it's easy to conclude that flying is much safer than driving. According to the International Air Transport Association, out of every 7.7 million flights in 2021, there was just one crash.

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