Aeroplane travel

Every time. Short of not breathing or wearing a mask I can't help.

SIL just back from America and has sore throat. At least it was on his return this time - the last few times he has been he has been ill whilst there, having picked up a bug on the outward journey.

I usually get a bit of a cold after flying and often land with a bad headache but I wasn't sure if it was the claustrophobic stress of being shut in a sardine can for several hours or an on board bug. On our trip to the USA last year I was fine. I'd taken a friends advice and taken echinacea for a few days before flying and anointed my nostrils with Vick. It may have been coincidence, I'll find out when we go away this year!

Recycled air? Some airlines and some types of planes recycle more air than others.

Vick is a great idea

Yes got a cold after flying will have to try the above tips.

Apparently air in planes used to be better when smoking was still allowed because they kept bringing in clean air. Now they recycle more because there's no longer any need to get rid of smoke.

maybe people need to complain more.

Hubby and I were both ill with respiratory infection toons after recent flight!