Originally Posted by
gcuk
I came back from Australia on the through flight in steerage class mid-March, having been on an emergency trip to my brother.
Two young children, I guess age 4 and just under 2 travelling with their parents in the centre section were coughing and sneezing the whole flight. At their age there was no attempt to cover the mouth and nose when they coughed and sneezed. It made for an uncomfortable flight for other pax seated nearby, including myself.
I sympathize. One could ask why this family with young children was flying and whether their travel was essential. Of course, it's not about minimizing risk. It's about the airlines making $$.