Airline cabin crew are authorized to refuse boarding to passengers who appear ill to prevent the spread of contagious diseases during flights.
Amidst the grip of sub-zero temperatures, the temptation to escape for some winter sun is high. But those looking to jet off might reconsider if suffering from a cough or cold; flight attendants have the authority to turn away under-the-weather passengers. Sun Travel's in-house cabin crew expert earlier shed light on the true reason for their welcoming smiles. They're not only exchanging pleasantries but also gauging your fitness to travel.
A cabin crew member disclosed: 'We want to look out for anyone who looks unwell. Some people fly when they really shouldn't and we're well within our rights to remove someone from the plane if they look too sick. The last thing we want is illness spreading through the cabin, so anyone who's obviously unwell, or goes straight to the toilet after getting on board will be viewed with suspicion. 'We don't have a lot of time between people getting on the plane and it taking off, so we very often have to make quick judgement calls on whether or not they're fit to fly. So, if you're strong and muscular, or ill and sniffling, we will be paying special attention to you when you get on board.' Notable airlines like Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2, TUI, and British Airways maintain the right to deny boarding to those presenting signs of transmissible ailments. Ryanair's policy states: 'All air carriers reserve the right to refuse to carry passengers with conditions that may worsen, or have serious consequences for them or their fellow passengers during the flight'. This includes infectious diseases like flu, chickenpox and measles, reports Birmingham Live. On the other hand, budget airline easyJet only permits passengers with viral infections such as the flu to board when they are no longer contagious. American airlines also adhere to a similar polic
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