With new COVID-19 cases emerging every day, airlines like American, United and Delta are taking extra measures to prevent the spread of the disease.
1 / 2The novel coronavirus outbreak has not only rocked financial markets, but it's also delivered a blow to the travel industry. Many airlines have suspended flights and waived cancellation and change fees in an attempt to keep COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, from spreading.
And even before the coronavirus outbreak, airlines were expected to keep their planes clean to ensure the safety and well-being of their passengers and crew members. According to Brett Snyder, president of Cranky Concierge, a site that provides air travel assistance, the basic sanitation process includes a cursory clean to get trash off the ground, but it's usually not very in-depth since there's typically not much time between flights.
Story continuesUnder its enhanced cleaning process, American is putting a greater focus on international flights, with these aircraft getting a “30-point cleaning package” daily, along with other planes that have extra time on the ground. Those planes that stay overnight at airports will also get a more thorough cleaning for all hard surfaces, including tray tables and armrests.
Delta Air LinesDelta Air Lines is also taking serious steps to minimize spreading the disease. After consulting with the CDC, the World Health Organization and other health officials, Delta decided to begin “deploying a fogging technique with a highly effective, EPA-registered disinfectant on flights.” Since Feb. 29, Delta has implemented this technique on all U.S. flights from Asia, as well as “trans-Pacific flights” arriving in the U.S.
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