Not sanitizing your seat
Long before the arrival of the infamous coronavirus, some people used to think others are overreacting by wiping down the tray tables and armrests on the plane. Well, who’s laughing now? Not only it isn’t funny but it has become essential that we sanitize our seats and other items we use on the plane, especially if you’re not on the first flight and other people have been sitting in that seat just minutes before.
Airlines announced they have been enhancing cleaning procedures and flight attendants will hand out additional wipes to passengers on board. “This move, which will touch the majority of our aircraft each day, includes a more thorough cleaning of all hard surfaces, including tray tables and armrests,” the American Airline said in a statement.
“I advise people to bring their own germicidal wipes to rub down the high touch surfaces, the armrest, meal tray and the button that makes your seat go back,” said Paul Pottinger, infectious disease specialist at UW Medicine. “It’s also mighty neighborly to offer one of those wipes to the person you’re sitting next to.” See also 19 Things You Shouldn’t Say to Flight Attendants.
