Quintin Jardine's blog

Ever sat in front of that wheezy bastard on an aircraft, had him cough all over you for three hours and a day or two later you have what he gave you?

Of course you have.

Happened to me last Thursday. The bonus gift turned out to be a seriously sore throat from which I have not yet recovered.

So here’s my plan. A compulsory breath test for all passengers at the boarding gate. If it shows an airborne infection, you don’t fly.