Close quarters.

Shared air, low cabin humidity.

All these factors increase the risk of catching some nasty germ.

Luckily, there are ways to protect yourself.

Pick a window seat.

People in window seats don't come into contact with as many people as though sitting in the middle or aisle seats.

They're also further from all that action unfolding in the aisle with passenger sneezing, coughing and spreading germs.

Plus, statistically, window sitters leave their places less often than others and have fewer chances to pick up a virus in the bathroom or some other place.

By the way, if you choose a window, see, try to make sure it's in the rear of the airplane.

It'll reduce the number of passersby even more.

Be careful with your reservations.

Remember that when you're traveling on a larger plane, you're more likely to get an opportunity to change your seat if your neighbor won't stop coughing and sneezing.

If it's possible, pick a business or first class seat.

You'll have more personal space there.

Try to fly during non peak times.

That's on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays between five and 7 a.m. or after 8 p.m. It'll increase your chances to get on a partially empty fly.

Bring your own blanket.

Some airlines offer their passengers, pillows and blankets to make them more comfortable during long or overnight flights.

It may be tempting to accept this offer and not bother bringing your own stuff.

But remember that airlines washed blankets and pillows very infrequently, and you'll never know whether the previous passenger used your pillows to muffle a coughing fit and your blanket toe wipe their running nose may be packing.

Your own pillow and blanket is actually worth the trouble.

Wash your hands.

I know, I know it's too obvious, and you've heard this advice thousands of times.

But it's only because washing hands does work.

Make sure you scrub your hands with soap for 20 seconds and rinse them under warm running water, along with being the first defense against such dangerous bacteria as salmonella or E.

Coli.

Regular hand washing also prevents more than 21% of all respiratory infections do not touch your face.

The transmission of viruses and bacteria has a lot to do with your hands.

You touch a lot of stuff during the day, and if some surfaces are infected, you're bound to get germs stuck to your hands every time you touch your eyes, nose or mouth, which are the most sensitive areas.

You provide these viruses with an easy way to enter your body.

Where a surgical mask during virus outbreaks consider wearing a surgical mask, especially if you're sitting next to someone who seems to be ill.

You can get such a mascot, any pharmacy, and it will protect you against an airborne disease.

Keep in mind, though, that a mask is only partially effective against illness is transmitted through the year.

Yes, it'll mechanically prevent viruses carried by air droplets from reaching you, so make sure that the mask you're wearing covers your nose and mouth, but your mask won't provide 100% protection.

Plus, you'll need to change it every 20 minutes or so.

That's why you'd better take some additional precautions.

For example, disinfect everything around where every ago, remember to pack enough antimicrobial wet wipes, use them to clean tray tables, handrails, arm rest, seatbacks and whatnot.

See for yourself.

The flu virus can live on a hard surface for about 24 hours.

Millions of people touch these surfaces, and most of them don't care enough to wipe them down.

And since the dirtiest place on a plane is not the bathroom but your tray table, don't hesitate to use those wipes you've packed for the flight.

Turn on your air vent.

It's a popular misconception that the recycled air on planes can cause an illness.

Airplane air passes through special filters that stop bacteria, viruses and harmful substances from spreading.

Most planes have special systems that circulate the air from the ceiling to the floor every two minutes.

If you're air vent is switched off and a person with the flu sneezes somewhere nearby, germs will easily spread around and reach it.

But if you turn on your air vent and directed at your feet, it will increase the air circulation in front of you and push the germs away from your nose and mouth.

Pack a hand sanitizer while traveling.

You're likely to have times when you can't get to a sink and soap When you most need them.

That's when a small container with hand sanitizer will come in handy.

You can use this liquid to clean your hands or wipe something that looks suspiciously dirty.

Wipe your phone.

It sounds terribly unsettling, but your smartphone usually carries 10 times more bacteria than the average toilet See.

And even if you come from the bathroom with your hands thoroughly washed after grabbing your favorite gadget, bacteria will get transferred to your hands again.

Use wet wipes to regularly clean your cell phone.

It'll pay off.

Use a nasal spray.

The airplane air is extremely dry, which makes your nose and mouth dry as well.

It means that you lose your most valuable defense against respiratory illnesses.

Hydrating nasal sprays.

Keep your mucous membranes moist and increase your chances to fight off most of the airborne illnesses.

Drink a lot.

I mean water.

Another way to protect her nose and mouth from drying out is to drink a lot of water.

But remember that it's better to drink bottled water during the fly Airplane Tap water often contains loads of bacteria.

Don't drink it and try to avoid brushing your teeth on board the plane if possible, use your own entertainment.

If you want to do yourself a favor, leave the airplane magazine in the seat pocket where belongs.

Although it can contain tons of interesting and useful information, it's likely to be as filthy as your tray table or arm rests up for reading your own book instead, or watch a movie on the seat back screen.

But if you choose the second option, use your personal headphones.

Let other passengers board first.

It has nothing to do with being polite.

The airplane cabin isn't the only place where you can catch a virus while boarding hundreds of passengers air clotted together in tightly packed lines.

These conditions are perfect for transmitting viruses from one person to another.

So take your time and let others board first.

Avoid using the bathroom now.

I don't mean you should spend 10 hours squirming in your seat, but on a short fly.

When you don't have any real necessity to visit the bathroom, it's better to stay in your seat.

This way.

You'll come in contact with fewer people and germs.

Sleep before the flight.

Your immune system gets weaker when you're tired.

It means that it can't protect you as well as it's supposed to get a lot of quality sleep the night before your flight.

It will help keep your immune system at the ready to fight off stray germs.

Here's to your health.

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