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Should You Fly When Sick in 2025

February 7, 2025

Not feeling well before takeoff?

Flying with an infectious disease can do more than ruin your trip, it can put fellow passengers at serious risk. In this article, health experts explain why it’s so important to stay grounded when you’re sick, how airlines are (and aren’t) responding to contagious travelers, and what you can do if someone ill is seated near you.