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What happens to your body during a flight

Catching a cold is over 100 times more likely when a person is travelling by plane due to the recirculated cabin air

News Desk May 08, 2016

Catching a cold is over 100 times more likely when a person is travelling by plane due to the recirculated cabin air PHOTO: REUTERS

Have you ever wondered what exactly happens to your body when you are up in the sky?

A new infographic shows exactly how cramped conditions and constant pressure can create an environment that leads to dehydration and other illnesses.

According to Comparetravelinsurance.com.au, catching a cold is over 100 times more likely when a person is travelling by plane due to recirculated cabin air.

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Infographic: Compare Travel Insurance via Independent

Also, air pressure changes can cause passengers to experience build-ups of gas which lead to bloating, constipation and stomach pains.

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In February, US senator said he was looking to bring new rules which would give passengers more legroom.

Infographic: Compare Travel Insurance via Independent

"It’s no secret that airlines are looking for more ways to cut costs but they shouldn’t be cutting inches of legroom and seat width in the process… It’s time for the FAA [Federal Aviation Administration] to step up and stop this deep-seated problem from continuing,” Charles Schumer said while speaking the Associated Press.

This article originally appeared on Independent.

COMMENTS (2)

mrashidhai | 8 years ago | Reply It should be made mandatory to Airlines to increase the legroom at least by 8 inches and seat width by 4 inches. The Airlines are not ready to transfer a bit of their profit that is in billions to their clients/passengers.

Shahid Akram | 8 years ago | Reply Very informative article.

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