It’s time for the August
Edition of
Frank’s Monthly Travel
Tips!
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to send me your travel tips for a chance to win a $100 Travel Gift
Certificate! -
Frank
How
sick is too sick to fly?
After
planning the perfect vacation, anxiously waiting for the departure
date, arranging backup for work, packing and financing everything;
the sore throat and headache arrive. Are you too sick to fly? Here’s
a quick guide to determine the answer to that
question.
Common
head colds, food reactions or general discomfort are minor
illnesses. Take over the counter medication per the instructions,
take the day slowly and leave extra time for even the minor duties
of the day. Be certain to keep yourself well hydrated and, if
necessary, exchange seats on the flight to be close to the lavatory.
The flight may be more tiring and trying but one day of rest out of
a vacation is probably all that is needed to catch
up.
Illnesses
causing breathing difficulty, severe asthma attacks or ear
infections may result in a delay in flying. The decreased
availability of oxygen, the reduced cabin air pressure and the
motion of the plane can cause these illnesses to worsen even with
over the counter aids. If dizziness or difficulty in breathing is
apparent at the airport terminal, reconsider the flight. Reschedule
for a day or two to allow the illness to
subside.
Contagious
diseases, such as chicken pox, measles or Conjunctivitis (pink_eye),
even if not causing discomfort; are the best reason to reschedule
flight arrangements. It’s simply a common courtesy to those
traveling around you.
Some
simple precautions that everyone can take to aid in comfort during
the flight:
·
If you can tolerate
aspirin, take one a day for a few days before you
travel.
·
Wear loose clothing and
footwear.
·
Before you board, massage
your calves and thighs and move your ankles in a circular
motion to increase blood flow. Do this every half hour or so during
the flight.
·
Get up and move around
the cabin. Simple movement and stretching every hour keeps the blood
circulating.
·
Should you feel
particularly tired, don’t be afraid to request a wheelchair for use
at the airport.
·
Alert flight attendants
of your illness or general discomfort – they usually will keep a
watchful eye to grant aid.
·
Drink plenty of
non_alcoholic beverages.
·
Of course, should you
have any doubt, consult a physician prior to
leaving.
If you have any travel tips or tricks that you would
like to share, please send them to me at frankmorgan@amttravel.com. If I post it in my monthly email, I'll send you
a coupon for $100 off your next cruise or tour of 7 days or more.
If
you have any questions about your
next vacation, please give one of our vacation specialists a
call at 800-999-2599. We will be answer your questions.
See you soon,
-Frank
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