Flying sick is no laughing matter. Unfortunately, many people today have to make the decision about whether or not to fly sick since they don’t want to miss their trip, and they can’t afford to throw away the non-refundable ticket.
Certainly, if you don’t think you’ll be able to get anything out of the trip, or you’re unable to walk a block or more, you should probably stay home. If you have a terrible anxiety condition caused by flying, you might want to consider cancelling. She says that 1 in 5 people suffer from this anxiety, and that it should be taken into consideration when planning a flight.
“You’re best protected if you consider possible problems ahead of time,” she says, adding that flight or trip cancellation insurance should be considered. Note that many policies have exceptions for pre-existing conditions, so only a “cancel for any reason” policy is likely to cover an anxiety disorder.
