Man in 1A thick with cold
May 26, 2024, 7:22 am
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Man in 1A thick with cold
In these post covid days what do people think
Spotted him in the lounge constantly sniffing and clearing his throat
We are in the row behind; other half is paranoid FP3 applied
I am quite laid back
What do others do when thick with cold and have to travel…..
Spotted him in the lounge constantly sniffing and clearing his throat
We are in the row behind; other half is paranoid FP3 applied
I am quite laid back
What do others do when thick with cold and have to travel…..
May 26, 2024, 7:28 am
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It's not ideal but I don't think it's realistic to expect people to delay travel on account of cold and my view is that if you are using public transport and in public spaces then you are going to come into contact with whatever is circling around in any event.
May 26, 2024, 7:30 am
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I'd say if you you are thick with whatever ailment such that you would stay home from work, then you shouldn't travel.
And yes, I think an annoyingly large proportion of people come into work sick when they shouldn't!
And yes, I think an annoyingly large proportion of people come into work sick when they shouldn't!
May 26, 2024, 7:33 am
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May 26, 2024, 7:34 am
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As impolite as loud coughing may be (and I despise it) we have moved beyond the enforced mask days.
May 26, 2024, 7:35 am
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Unfortunately if OP is concerned these days, best for them to mask-up themselves than rely on others to be courteous or getting the FA to force a mask on someone.
May 26, 2024, 7:38 am
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How did we all survive travel in pre-Covid times flu season…? 
If someone feel strongly about it, they could surely wear a mask themselves.
If someone feel strongly about it, they could surely wear a mask themselves.
May 26, 2024, 7:40 am
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We have no way of knowing why the man is travelling. It could be for a jolly, a work trip or to visit a critically ill relative, or none of these.
IMHO the issue is more with your partner and their perception of the need to mask up. Did they do it pre-pandemic for example?
If other pax ‘encouraged’ cabin crew to offer me a mask they would have a short, blunt, albeit polite, response. I may feel the need to recline my seat for the duration of the flight.
IMHO the issue is more with your partner and their perception of the need to mask up. Did they do it pre-pandemic for example?
If other pax ‘encouraged’ cabin crew to offer me a mask they would have a short, blunt, albeit polite, response. I may feel the need to recline my seat for the duration of the flight.
May 26, 2024, 7:42 am
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The pollen count is through the roof in London, I just walked through Hyde Park and had to take Benadryl to stop the coughing and sneezing. There's usually nothing infectious/contagious when that happens.
May 26, 2024, 7:44 am
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May 26, 2024, 7:45 am
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Obviously, this would have to be done with diplomacy, maybe a quiet word with the crew in the galley? I would have no problem if I were still a crewmember politely asking a customer if they would like a mask.