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Background Information on SARS
(Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)
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Outbreaks of SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) started in Asia in 2003, but spread very quickly around the world.
While these outbreaks have been brought under control, it still represents a risk to the general public,
especially to airline passengers and crew members.
The following links provide information on SARS including disease symptoms and advice on how to limit the spread of the disease.
This information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, could be used by passengers, airline professionals, and emergency or medical personnel so that they may be better prepared to prevent the spread of this disease.
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Basic SARS Information
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Other Information
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Of particular interest to air travelers and airline profesionals is information regarding airline related risks.
The following should provide some useful guidance to airline crews, aircraft operators, and passengers.
Background Information on SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)
http://airsafe.com/issues/medical/sars.htm -- Revised: 20 March 2006
Copyright © 2003-2006 AirSafe.com, LLC, All Rights Reserved
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For more information on airline safety and security, check out The Conversation at AirSafe.com, the official podcast of the AirSafe.com Foundation.
Below are links to some of the more popular podcasts, and you can also find all of the shows at http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/castinfo.htm, or subscribe directly with iPodder, iTunes, or a similar program by using the XML file at http://www.airsafe.com/podcast/rss.xml.
Show #16 - An Update to Things You Should Not Bring On Board
Location: http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show16.mp3
Description:
This conversation provides a basic overview of what items and materials are banned from aircraft, including rules concerning liquids and gels onboard the aircraft.
Show #7- How to Make a Successful Air Travel Complaint
Location:http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show7.mp3
Description:This conversation offers basic advice for making complaints about your air travel experience and how to document a complaint to give you the best chance of getting compensation.
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