i realize that the H1N1 "swine flu" virus is a major public health threat but so is the seasonal flu and other airborn communicable diseases. while i appreciate one's decision not to travel so as not to expose others there are just as many if not more who choose to travel anyway. there are even those traveling who are incubating the virus and are yet unaware they are infected but are just as contageous as someone with symptoms. in a perfect world it would be a good thing to provide waivers. but where would it end? perhaps i had flu but not H1N1. shouldn't i get a waiver too? what about strep throat or conjunctivitis? just where would the line be drawn?
furthermore there is the element of fraud. on another airline related forum where I have been active for three years there was a recent report from someone who was denied a waiver to change their travel plans because of a death in the family. an airline employee added a comment to the threead that they had to be more diligent about giving bereavement fares/waivers because asit turned out almost 80% was fraud. im sure you would see a similar percentage with illness waivers as well. its a case of the wrongdoers spoiling it for those with a legitimate need.
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