never mind the airplane rides,, this is what doesnt make since about the story.. why did it take 5 months to diagnose the strain of tb he had, an why was he allowed to live a normal life during thse 5 months? http://www.wsbtv.com/news/13424516/detail.html Andrew Speaker, the attorney isolated with a dangerous strain of tuberculosis, practiced law and lived a normal life in Atlanta, knowing he had the disease. For five months since that diagnosis he continued to try cases in courtrooms across metro Atlanta. He ate in local restaurants and attended social events.Speaker told Sawyer he took no precautions to prevent the spread of tuberculosis to other people in came in contact with. He never wore a mask. so why is the air travel such a big deal ?? i dont get it....