The flu, like a cold, is a respiratory infection but is caused by an entirely different group of viruses - namely the influenza A, B and C viruses. Perhaps the best way to prevent the flu is to get an annual flu shot before the flu season hits.
I called Lufthansa, and they told me that there are Economy Plus seating sections on the Bangalore to Frankfurt and Frankfurt to Chicago legs. But, since I bought tickets through United, they told me I can't get any seat assignments until check-in in Bangalore unless I work with United.
Passengers who moan about a lack of legroom on flights with low-cost carriers may not be thrilled to hear that easyJet plans to squeeze six additional seats on its Airbus A320 aircraft. The Luton-based budget airline announced all of its new and existing A320s will have an additional row from next year, bringing the seat count to 186 from 180.