How to Escape a Flu Outbreak on a Plane

After Wednesday’s sudden quarantine of an Emirates plane at JFK International Airport in New York City, would you know what to do if you were sick on a plane? Hundreds of people packed inside a plane for a 14-hour flight from Dubai to New York were infected with flu-like symptoms. A hacking cough spread through the rows, and passengers rushed down the aisles to get sick in the tiny bathrooms. One step you can take in trying to prevent getting an airborne illness is selecting the right seat.