When an airplane from Dubai landed in New York yesterday morning with reports of passengers coughing and vomiting, health officials jumped into action—detaining the plane and screening all 549 passengers and crew members for illness before allowing them to disembark. … Continue reading How Fast Do Illnesses Spread On a Plane?
Let’s be real: Between the small children, shared bathrooms, and confined cabin, every time you set foot on a crowded airplane you put your health at risk. But while scary-sounding illnesses like tuberculosis and meningitis make headlines when they’re contracted … Continue reading Why You Always Get Sick When You Fly—and How to Fight It
Whether you’re just starting out on an adventure or returning from a dream trip, nothing puts a damper on your pre- and post-vacation glow quite like jet lag. Continue reading How To Cure A Jet Lag?
Insider information about flying can be somewhat shrouded. Some of that secrecy exists to keep the pivotal information germane to the airline industry safe from terrorists and other ne’er-do-wells, but some of the trade secrets are only under wraps because … Continue reading Flight Attendants Share Insider Secrets Every Passenger Should Know
