Cannot visit grandkids if we fly

That was a reply to Normandygirl.

Normandygirl, because you're stuck in close confinement with multiple people breathing the same air in a plane. My friend recently got Covid on a plane. There's also the seasonal flu. I'm not getting on a plane myself unless I really have to.

Being vaccinated doesn't prevent you getting covid. A negative test doesn't guarantee you don't have it.

Flying means close contact with others.
Mandrake explained this in the first comment.

Can catch Covid anywhere ... bus ... plane ... shops ... cinema ... petrol station ... delivery person ... to me can all be a risk ... depends on the people if they have it or not ... wear a mask ... nowhere is completely safe ... one thing nothing is fool proof ... also could be Covid free when you get there & catch it there who knows ... their child so suppose they can put stipulations

nadateturbe

Yes, flying is worse. There is much more chance of getting covid. My DD flies with GC to visit me. We know we are taking a risk to see each other.
But we would understand if either of us didn't want to take that risk.
It's just unfortunate that you live so far away. Sad times.x

Why do you think there is much more chance of getting covid if you fly?
As the OP has stated she is vaccinated, boosted and will take covid tests, how she gets there is irrelevant.

Google maps tells me it's about a 19 hour drive. That is substantial but I do understand your DIL and son's concerns all the same.

Don’t know the distances involved ( am in the uk) but would agree with the other responses. Sorry.

Yes, flying is worse. There is much more chance of getting covid. My DD flies with GC to visit me. We know we are taking a risk to see each other.
But we would understand if either of us didn't want to take that risk.
It's just unfortunate that you live so far away. Sad times.x

I think she is being reasonable. Planes are a high risk environment for catching Covid. I've had to debate with my DH how we handle this ourselves as we have both family overseas and a vulnerable person in the household. Unfortunately this is one of the challenges of living distant from family. You don't need to agree but your DIL and son have the right to make the decision that they feel protects their child best. There is risk either way (I think I got Covid on a service stop while on a driving trip myself) but I think the risk is much higher in a plane.

Please don't take this as a personal criticism. It's just another perspective on the issue.