What percent of people get sick on planes?

Concurrent measurements of aircraft motion were made on all journeys, yielding approximately 30 h of aircraft motion data. Results: Overall, 0.5% of passengers reported vomiting, 8.4% reported nausea (range 0% to 34.8%) and 16.2% reported illness (range 0% to 47.8%) during flight.



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About a quarter of passengers get airsick, according to one study.

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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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Dr. O'Rourke believes people are just as likely to catch germs from the air in an airplane as they are in any other enclosed space thanks to HEPA filters and air circulating, but people can still catch germs from hand-to-mouth contact, which may occur if you're snacking on the plane and don't have proper cutlery.

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There are factors that can make people more prone to getting sick from flying, experts say. The air on planes is low in humidity, which can irritate mucosal membranes in the nose and mouth and skin, leading passengers to scratch and create tiny tears.

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Motion sickness is a common normal reaction that occurs in 25% of people. Caused by increased sensitivity of the inner ear. It is not related to emotional problems or any physical disease. In the future, take a special medicine ahead of time to prevent it.

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The cramped conditions and long periods of being less active on a flight can cause pain, stiffness or swelling of your legs. Being less active can lead to slow blood flow in your veins which increases your risk of developing a blood clot, known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). DVTs most commonly form in the legs.

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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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4 Ways to Avoid Getting Sick on a Plane
  1. Keep Your Hands Clean. ...
  2. Stay Hydrated at All Times. ...
  3. Take Vitamins Before Your Flight. ...
  4. Wear a Mask for Protection from Airborne Germs.


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The cabin crew are here for your safety and wellbeing, so do feel free to approach them if you're feeling peaky. They have a variety of overthecounter headache pills, bandaids, and other things you might expect to find in a first aid kit.

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In fact, the Journal of Environmental Health Research says you're up to 100 times more likely to catch a cold on a plane than you are in your normal routine. Gross. Nothing puts a wrench in your holidays like coming down with a cold.

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It's a prime location for viral transmission. “If you wear a mask, that is at least one protection you can keep constant, as well as other easy mitigations, like keeping up to date with Covid vaccines, wiping down your seat and tray area, and keeping your hands clean,” says Wallace.

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Motion sickness is a common problem for pilots. It can cause them to feel sick and dizzy, and it can even lead to nausea and vomiting. Sometimes, it can be so severe that the pilot has to stop flying. Fortunately, there are several things pilots can do to help overcome motion sickness and stay safe in the cockpit.

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10 Tips for Plane Travel
  1. Drink more water. Hydration will help you handle anything air travel sends your way. ...
  2. Drink less alcohol. Alcohol presents a double threat to airplane wellness. ...
  3. Pack for hydration. ...
  4. Prepare your immune system. ...
  5. Flex your calves. ...
  6. Stretch everything else. ...
  7. Sleep near the window. ...
  8. Make your own legroom.


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10 Tips for Plane Travel
  1. Drink more water. Hydration will help you handle anything air travel sends your way. ...
  2. Drink less alcohol. Alcohol presents a double threat to airplane wellness. ...
  3. Pack for hydration. ...
  4. Prepare your immune system. ...
  5. Flex your calves. ...
  6. Stretch everything else. ...
  7. Sleep near the window. ...
  8. Make your own legroom.


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Some recent studies do in fact suggest that traveling, especially flying, can have a negative effect on your immune system, thus making it easier for you to get sick.

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Common travel-related illnesses include:
  • Diarrheal disease. Most travel-related diarrheal diseases are acquired by consuming contaminated water and food.
  • Hepatitis A. ...
  • Malaria. ...
  • Dengue fever. ...
  • Parasitic infections. ...
  • Tuberculosis. ...
  • Typhoid fever. ...
  • Yellow fever.


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The FAA encourages pilots to seek help if they have a mental health condition since most, if treated, do not disqualify a pilot from flying.

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The simple answer is yes, pilots do, and are allowed to sleep during flight but there are strict rules controlling this practice. Pilots would only normally sleep on long haul flights, although sleep on short haul flights is permitted to avoid the effects of fatigue.

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