I flew economy from New York to Austin during the coronavirus pandemic, and it was the quietest flight I've ever been on. Here's what it's like to fly on a ghost plane during the outbreak.

• During the coronavirus pandemic, I flew from New York to Austin, Texas, and the plane was mostly empty.
• The pandemic has led to several flight cancelations, while some airlines have temporarily stopped all flights, according to Business Insider.
• I booked my ticket to Austin with a reserved seat only two days before my flight for around $130.
• I was anxious about flying during the coronavirus pandemic because there are many opportunities for the virus to spread on flights and in airports.
• But I didn't end up coming into contact with many people during my trip, and there were only about 20 people on my flight. Here's what it was like.
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