Synopsis: This article, which involved examining thousands of paramedic runs at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, revealed that many airline passengers are so ill with vomiting, diarrhea, fevers and coughs they require the aid of EMS. It also reveals that airlines rarely comply with federal regulations requiring that they notify the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention when they transport sick passengers. Some passengers carry more than luggage
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December 21, 2008
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Alison Young
Alison Young has more than 20 years of experience as an investigative reporter and editor at major U.S. newspapers. She is currently a member of USA TODAY's investigative team and is past president of Investigative Reporters and Editors, a national journalism training organization. Young is a frequent speaker on the techniques of watchdog journalism. This site is her personal portfolio of articles and reporting tips. You can reach her at alisonyoungreports@hotmail.com or ayoung@usatoday.com.
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