How to Get a Refund If You're Too Sick to Fly

Evaluate your health status before deciding to fly. If symptoms are severe, such as a fever over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, it is advisable to cancel the trip. Infectious diseases can spread easily, especially through coughing and sneezing. Testing for COVID-19 is recommended if flying is necessary. Consult a doctor to confirm if your illness is contagious. Skin conditions like shingles can also pose risks to others, necessitating caution before travel.

""If you have a fever above 100 degrees Fahrenheit and symptoms such as coughing or sneezing, you should probably bag a trip," says William Schaffner, MD."

""Coughing and sneezing give exhalations more energy, which means you're more likely to spread germs or viruses over a larger distance than if you simply had the sniffles," explains William Schaffner, MD."

""When fluid is draining from the bumps, that fluid is chock-full of virus," says Ankush Bansal, MD, regarding contagious skin conditions like shingles."

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