Posted on February 17, 2010.
The airlines have a policy for travelers who may have a bleeding disorder inherited blood disorders that can cause deep vein thrombosis? The disorder of "Economy Class Syndrome" or "traveler's thrombosis" has been evident for some time. So do airlines give a person with a predisposition to this particular circumstance disorder, or if they do not care not?
Nope, but ......... The British Heart Foundation advises passengers on flights over two hours walking around at regular intervals to reduce the risk of blood clots in the legs.
He also advises travelers to drink plenty of water and avoid excessive consumption of alcohol ......