Coffe, Tea or IV?

My husband and I, along with two dear friends, are scheduled for a two-week trip to Israel at the end of this month. But in light of the current flu pandemic, is that wise? Israel now has 21 cases of the coronavirus, and has announced a dire set of rules for its citizens: No shaking of hands or physical contact of any kind, and keep a distance of six feet between yourself and others while in public.

The latest in flight crew attire.

As the lone member of our party who would sooner stay home with a good book and not die, I worry that it won't be much fun, what with 80,000 Israelis currently self-quarantined in their homes. But Mitch, ever on the lookout for the silver lining in any cloud, suggested that the airline might be willing to upgrade us all to First Class if we don't cancel. "Just think," he said, "we could get those nice beds. It is a 12-hour-flight, after all."

I said I would only consider it if each bed came with an IV-hookup and a personal nurse. It's not likely, but you never know -- especially since several airlines having been flying empty "ghost planes" just to avoid losing their landing slots at various airports. (I guess I'm not the only neurotic out there.)