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In this installment we review what the disinfection process of an airplane is like in commercial flights and how often is it done.
Faced with the doubts that have sent me by this means or my social networks regarding the disinfection of airplanes for fear of being infected with diseases such as coronavirus that is so, I explain what the process is like in general terms..
how will they remember, We review deliveries back dirtiest parts of the plane, It is true that an aircraft is not necessarily the cleanest or sterile space to be locked up for several hours..
Cleaning and disinfection
Before moving forward, it is important to identify the differences between cleaning and disinfecting.
Cleaning refers to the use of, for example, soap and water to clean a surface to remove dirt and some germs..
While disinfection is the action of using specific or special ingredients that can kill bacteria, virus and germs (Due to the delicate operation of an aircraft, not all types of chemicals or agents can be used.).
Disinfection of an airplane
Having identified the differences, we can indicate that an airplane is cleaned periodically, where for example on international flights carpets are cleaned, seats and rear pockets with vacuum cleaners and bathrooms are disinfected, for your peace of mind, On each scale for obvious reasons.
Frequency
The disinfection of airplanes is carried out based on the international and local regulations of each country., where generally a general disinfection of the aircraft must be carried out every 30 a 45 days according to each country.
In health emergency events, Cleaning is done daily and even, It can be carried out every time a flight ends based on the recommendations and good practices indicated by the World Health Organization., Here is ICAO.
Who carries out the disinfection and cleaning
Normally, airlines hire cleaning companies, that are made between scale and scale in different depths.
The mandatory deep disinfection I mentioned, It is carried out by companies specialized in this type of jobs and requires at least 4 a 5 hours of having the plane on the ground depending on its size.
This disinfection is controlled by the entity in charge of health or agriculture of the country of nationality of the plane., which does not necessarily guarantee the elimination of airborne viruses, but they do provide a safer environment for the passenger.
Cleaning recommendation
If you fly, I recommend bringing your own disinfectant cloths or alcohol – gel, reiterating that they are additional measures and that they do not guarantee the non-contagion or contraction of diseases when sharing an environment with hundreds of passengers or in spaces that thousands of passengers use daily..
further, Some destinations like Galapagos require air operators to carry out a type of non-toxic fumigation for humans, that seeks to eliminate insects or parasites that could affect delicate ecosystems.
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05/03/2023 at 9:55 Amregue ? Aerosols continues before landing to uninsect r?
According to the RSI ?
or it was still used since when?
I assume that at this point the use is voluntary and depends on each airline.