This advice is my opinion only! Goal: avoid being infected, and avoid being placed on No-Fly list! Now more than ever, preparation is key. If you are in the high-risk group (over 65, asthma, heart disease, other underlying disease) don’t fly. Avoid Low Cost Carriers (LCCs) Get vaccinated and take a photo of your vaccination card. Enhance your immunity with zinc lozenges and IGg. Don’t fly if you have a cold. If traveling overseas, check with State Department (www.travel.state.gov). Check with Centers for Disease Control (www.cdc.gov) for latest risk information, including quarantine requirements, at your destination. Consider travel medical insurance policy, including medevac. May be included in your platinum card. Keep all prescriptions with you, not checked bags. Use national pharmacy chain. Conditions changing day by day. Reminds me of how we improvised securing the cockpit post 9/11. Clothing: no shorts or flip-flops! I recommend long pants for women as well as men, and no high-heel shoes for women  I will discuss evacuation shortly Face mask - actually TWO face masks (in case head band breaks) carbon filter n95 aerotoxic syndrome - only B787 does not use bleed air from pneumatic system Bring empty water bottle - fill at filing station, not water fountain Anti-bacterial wipes Hand sanitizer - Bring up to 12 ounces of sanitizer - possibly screening delay Take your temperature before leaving home If it’s above 100 you may not be allowed on the airplane Get COVID test before/after trip Put ALL medications into hand-carried bags fanny pack even better Check in kiosk - use smart phone vs touch screen TSA bins probably filthy bin covers  Wash hands after TSA screening Consider taking disposable gloves Stay hydrated!  airline cabins have very low humidity low humidity makes it harder for your body to fight off viruses some aircraft, such as A350 and B787, have humidification systems. Don’t drink alcohol - many airlines no longer serve alcohol cabin typically at 8000 feet already party hypoxic being drunk is a type of hypoxia easier to get drunk at altitude Bring reading material, computer or kindle - DO NOT touch inflight magazine (if it exists) Disinfect ALL seat surroundings seat belt buckle armrests air vent safety information card tray table You may be sitting next to a total stranger - not all airlines block middle seats. Direct air vent onto yourself Pay attention to FA safety briefing DO NOT argue with FA, even if they're wrong! Lavatories - disinfect EVERYTHING you touch! flush handle faucet handles door handle faucet will not give you 20 seconds to wash hands AND water may not be safe! - use hand sanitizer instead disinfect everything again when you return to seat, including hands Evac - Keep your shoes on for takeoff and landing All occupants must be able to evacuate thru half exits in 90 seconds One FA per 50 pax, more if needed to pass evac test Luggage claim - sanitize luggage surfaces