- Some airlines will have cabin crews wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and will implement other safety measures to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
- The novel coronavirus pandemic has grounded international flights for months, but as countries start to reopen, some people will start flying again.
- Qatar Airways is the latest company to announce the introduction of hazmat suits for its flight attendants on all of its flights. Passengers will have to wear face masks.
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Airlines will bend over backward to tell you how they’re improving safety during the coronavirus pandemic. The truth is that we have no idea whether those fancy HEPA filters that completely cycle the air in the cabin every two to four minutes can actually eliminate the risk of COVID-19 infection. But it’s still refreshing to know that such filtration systems are in place. Add to that social distancing measures inside airports combined with temperature screening, and flying can get safer.
Also, the use of face masks could further reduce transmission inside the cabin, as could the extensive use of disinfectants on frequently touched surfaces. And, going forward, don’t be surprised to see some flight attendants wearing the same hazmat suits you see in reports about doctors and nurses fighting COVID-19 on the front lines.
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