Originally Posted by SAWorldVoyager

Great Question! Would love to know the answer.

As a passenger you have certain responsibilities including ensuring that you dont spread germs on an aircraft. Air on board is continuously recirculated and I wouldn't want to pick up a bug from someone else when I am travelling.

If you are ill and possibly could spread germs it would be extremely selfish to consider only the costs YOU will incur, you should have travel insurance or the means to support a date change or be on a flexible fare. Other passengers on the flight who are fit for flight shouldn't have their travel ruined so that you can go on holiday at all costs.