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.
So why not install one or two rowsâjust 4 or 8 economy seatsâin a two-by-two configuration with the standard amount of legroom. No extra perksâno priority boarding, no free snacks, just extra width, and charge the same that airlines now charge for extra legroom. These seats would be about 8 inches wider. If no passengers of size needed or reserved them, then the airlines could give them to their frequent flyers at check in or to lucky passengers by the luck of the draw. This would be a great status perk and solve the spill over issue.