Originally Posted by
Adam Smith
, one can also get hot from running to a gate. I can also think of many airports with poor temperature control or no air conditioning. Is it reasonable to deny someone boarding because they had to sprint to make a tight connection, or because the airport is poorly ventilated?
Originally Posted by
canadiancow
Agreed.
Does that actually increase body temperature?
I didn't take biology in high school, certainly not in university, so I know nothing about this.
Originally Posted by
Adam Smith
Doesn't it? Do you not get got when running, or standing around in a very hot place?
In the interest of science, I did an experiment. Apparatus: Fitness level of one prior run of any length in the past 3 months. Sample size: N=1. Method: Measure forehead temperature pre and post, using Braun BNT400 (consumer grade) optical handheld thermometer at approximate distance of 1cm (mean manufacturer's recommended distance of 0 - 2 cm). Run 5k in 35C humidex (29C dry bulb), overcast skies. Results: Pre-run optical forehead temperature 36.4. Post-run optical forehead temperature was 37.0C. It certainly feels hot, but I could board an airplane in this condition.