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How To Avoid Infection While Traveling By Airplane

How To Minimize Risk Of Infection When Booking A Flight

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  • Plan your trip for off-peak hours. For example, midday on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, or Saturday afternoon and evenings. The airline/train or your travel agent can tell you which conveyance is likely to be the least crowded. 
  • Look for a fare that does not charge an arm and a leg if you cancel – particularly if you cancel because of health reasons.  “Just in case”, purchase a travel insurance policy that covers health conditions with no pre-existing condition exclusions. Generally travel policies with no pre-existing condition exclusions must be purchased within a short window after booking your trip. To learn more, click here
  • Direct flights are better than flights with a connection. Direct flights help limit your exposure to other people.  Connections increase your time in crowded airports. 
  • If you must use a connecting flight, see if you can use an airline with a club that you can get a one day pass for, or perhaps join.  There are less people in the clubs and thus less exposure to infection.
  • Ask for a bulkhead seat. It eliminates exposure to people in one direction. 





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