6 You’re more susceptible to getting sick.
On a plane, there’s nowhere to run and nowhere to hide, especially when it comes to germs. TODAY conducted a cross-country experiment and found that the bacteria responsible for the common cold, influenza, E. coli, listeria, and MRSA were all present in airports and on planes. And if someone in close proximity to you is sick, you suffer an 80 percent chance of coming down with whatever they have, according to a study from Emory University and Georgia Tech. Not the best way to start a vacation.
