EL PASO, Texas -- Airline travelers may be checked for the H1N1 (swine) flu at airports as an outbreak of the virus continues to spread.

Currently, the health screenings are being conducted overseas, applying to passengers on international flights. But even for those taking domestic flights, health officials are encouraging those with symptoms to stay home.

"I think everyone's concerned," said William Druen, who had flown into El Paso International Airport from Columbus, Ohio. "It seems to be one of those things that if you get it, you're going to be very sorry you did."

Airport staff in some countries may ask passengers to take their temperatures and answer questions about their health. Passengers may be quarantined if someone on the flight is found to have H1N1 flu symptoms.

Druen said he was familiar with the health screening.

"In Asia, particularly, they have a camera. And as you walk off, it takes your temperature," said Druen. "And it shows up if you're hotter than normal, and they pull you out of line and ask you some questions."

El Paso International Airport is not currently screening travelers' health, and that's is a relief for some.

"Just to single somebody out the way that they look, if they look sick, I don't think that would be fair," said Doris Deramus, of east El Paso.

"It's open to abuse," said Maria Guzman, who was flying from El Paso to California.

But others, like Druen, believe that keeping infected passengers off flights would help them breathe easier.

"If the swine flu gets to be pretty bad, I think it's worthwhile to look into it," said Druen.

For more information on airport health screenings, visit flu.gov.