Can flying make you sick?

[GenieCat]

An article in Yahoo Finance news today has some common sense advice: http://biz.yahoo.com/weekend/flyingsick_1.html

 

[Disney Ron]

Yes GenieCat, when I saw SW's extended fares yesterday I was sick to my stomach!!!

 

[seashoreCM]

Yes people occasionally use those air sickness bags.

I don't think anything prevents you from bringing a tiny bottle (under 3 oz. per TSA regulations) of rubbing alcohol so you can wipe down surfaces yourself.

Disney hints: http://members.aol.com/ajaynejr/disney.htm

 

[lost*in*cyberspace]

I don't think anything prevents you from bringing a tiny bottle (under 3 oz. per TSA regulations) of rubbing alcohol so you can wipe down surfaces yourself.

It's a lot easier to just bring a packet of antiseptic wipes.

 

[manning]

I carry a very small bottle of Purell.

If you use a public restroom you stand a greater risk than on an airplane.

You can wash your hands for an hour in the restroom and then you come up against the weakest link, the door handle of the bathroom door. Touched by those who don't wash their hands.

That's why I carry the Purell.

 

[suzimar57]

we've taken those blankets in the plastic bags, but upon opening and unfolding them, found them to be "soiled" with, well, stuff (nasal stuff....)

so now, i wear a sweatjacket for warmth and forego the pillows, too

 

[scottny]

EEWW!!!

i travel with Purell and I also take Airborne before I fly.