Blog note. Jesus indicated that ‘fearful sights’ (various natural disasters) would occur leading up to the time known as the Tribulation and Great Tribulation (a combined seven year period of great destruction on earth). Although these types of things have occurred in the past for centuries and thousands of years, they could be identified as the ‘season of the times’ due to the ferociousness of these events. They would be occurring in greater intensity, severity, frequency, size, duration, scope … just like the pains that a woman experiences in labor the farther along she is in the labor process. We are in the ‘season of the times’ that comes just before the seven (7) year Tribulation/Great Tribulation period

… And great earthquakes shall be in diverse places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. (Luke 21:11).

… And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; (Luke 21:25)

… Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken; (Luke 21:26)

… This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. (2 Timothy 3:1)

Jesus is giving a series of prophecies about what to look for as the age of grace comes to a close. These verses are several of many such prophecies from throughout the Bible. 2017 was the worst year in recorded history for the intensity, frequency, severity, duration and occurrence of a large number of severe natural disasters worldwide. Earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones, torrential flooding, unprecedented wildfires in unusual places, devastating droughts, excessive/scorching heat setting records everywhere, record snowfalls in Europe and Russia. Snow in the Arabia. This list can go on. Most studied Eschatologists believe these ‘fearful sights’ and massive natural disasters are all part of the ‘CONVERGENCE’ of signs that this Biblical and prophetic age is closing. Most people who study prophecy are familiar with the routine reference(s) made that these things will be like a woman having labor pains, growing in intensity, frequency, size and duration.

American Airlines passengers were told they may have been exposed to hepatitis A by a flight attendant (AAL). Increasing pestilence in diverse places, in airline seats. 36 (6×6) affected.

Mark Matousek. Business Insider•October 10, 2019

Thirty-six American Airlines passengers were notified that they may have been exposed to hepatitis A by a flight attendant, the ABC affiliate WSOC-TV reported. The potential exposure reportedly occurred on a September 21 flight from San Francisco to Charlotte.

A representative for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) told Business Insider that it was informed that the American Airlines flight attendant mentioned in WSOC-TV’s story was confirmed to have Hepatitis A. That flight attendant had symptoms of the disease on multiple flights, the representative added, and passengers on those flights were contacted about the flight attendant’s illness.

“The safety of our customers and team members is our top priority,” an American Airlines representative told Business Insider. “We are in close contact with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health officials and will coordinate with them on any required health and safety related measures.”

The American Airlines representative did not comment on the specifics of the case reported by WSOC-TV, but said the airline’s policy is to immediately pull an employee from working flights when it is notified by the CDC that the employee may have an infectious disease.

The Mecklenburg County Health Department and San Francisco Department of Public Health have notified a total of 36 passengers about the possible exposure, according to WSOC-TV’s report. All 18 passengers contacted by the Mecklenburg County Health Department have received immunizations, the agency told WSOC-TV.

Both agencies did not immediately respond to Business Insider’s requests for comment.

Hepatitis A is a liver infection that can cause inflammation and impact the way your liver functions. Most people who have Hepatitis A do not experience permanent liver damage, according to the Mayo Clinic.