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In this installment we review the myths and truths about fly with the new normal during the pandemic and the new protocols.
Flights continue to increase and with this the concern of those people who want or need to fly arises., and thus some myths are generated about being a passenger in this new normal., but here I will tell you the truth about these doubts.
Use of masks, distancing in airport lines and hand disinfection are the basic protocols that as passengers we must always keep in mind, not only on airplanes, but also in our daily life, The airline industry takes care of the rest..
Myths and truths about flying in the new normal
Mito 1: The cabin of an airplane must be very contagious.
TRUE: On the contrary, One of the safest and most sterile environments is the airplane cabin., where the air circulates vertically and is renewed every 3 minutes thanks to the air recirculation system and HEPA filters (High-Efficiency-Particulate Arrestors), that remove the 99.9% of the particles, viruses and bacteria.
Mito 2: Take long flights, with many people, Inside a plane it must be an infectious focus.
TRUE: No. Thanks to HEPA filters, that capture particles with high efficiency and ensure that all the air that enters the cabin is renewed every three minutes with clean air from outside, added to the complement of measures such as permanent use of masks during the entire travel process; this concern is resolved for short or long haul flights. What's more, It is important to note that for flights that have several connections, and every time the plane touches the ground, deep cleaning and disinfection procedures are carried out, before the boarding of new passengers and after their disembarkation.
Mito 3: The airlines say, for commercial purposes, that HEPA filters are enough to avoid infections in the airplane cabin.
TRUE: The theory of the efficiency of HEPA filters is not only supported by the aircraft manufacturer, as an example, Airbus; but also from the Environment Office, United States Health and Safety, who indicates that they are capable of retaining up to a 99.9% impurities in the air that passes through them, in sizes up to 0.3 microns, making them highly efficient. These filters are made of several layers of artificial fibers distributed randomly within it., which allows air to be recirculated, have a high degree of purity.
Mito 4: There is no social distancing of two meters on airplanes, and users sit next to each other, that's dangerous.
TRUE: Due to the effectiveness of HEPA systems, the same IATA and the aircraft manufacturer Airbus, For example, they do not recommend leaving the middle seat free as a distancing measure., because it has been shown that because airplane cabins remain sterile due to vertical circulation every 3 minutes of air thanks to the air system and HEPA filters, that remove the 99.9% of the particles, viruses and bacteria. What's more, We must remember that on top of the plane, the cabin crew are the ones in charge of maintaining the security protocol processes and ensuring the distancing when passengers board or disembark., is fulfilled. Additional, On board, passengers are recommended to comply with these provisions and avoid spreading around the cabin unnecessarily., disinfect your hands periodically and wear a mask.
Mito 5: HEPA filters are going to save me from getting infected on a plane
TRUE: Although the air inside airplanes is considered safe thanks to these filters and the air purification function inside the cabins that counteracts polluting agents., It is essential that passengers respect the other security measures that go hand in hand and cannot be overlooked. For instance, The airline LATAM has implemented a protocol on board aircraft that consists of: maintain active aircraft disinfection procedures before and after each flight, simplified catering procedures are maintained, the movement of passengers inside the plane is limited and, in addition to maintaining effective indicators such as permanent hand asepsis, The provision of alcohol gel is enforced and the obligation to wear a mask throughout the flight is respected..
Mito 6: If a passenger sneezes in the airplane cabin, we can infect the people around us.
TRUE: The effectiveness of the filters serves to act in these cases and purify the cabin air. in addition, Let us remember that in these cases the use of a mask also protects us from infectious agents. The rule is the same on the plane., you must have the mask correctly placed; if you sneeze or cough, you must cover your mouth and nose (with the arm, handkerchief,etc). After blowing your nose, cough, sneeze, touch surfaces, before and after eating or after going to the bathroom, it is important to wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water.
Mito 7: I must wait another year to travel by plane and be calm
TRUE: You should not delay your trip any longer if you are concerned about the safety of the airplane cabin.. The airlines have taken all safety measures and recommended hygiene by WHO, as well as those of the industry through IATA and, additional, The planes have not stopped flying and millions of people have continued to be transported following all biosafety protocols.. Let us remember that the operation of the HEPA filters in the aircraft cabin allows air filtration and that is the main factor added to the sanitation protocols to which the planes are strictly submitted before and after each flight., They are a guarantee of safety and quality.
Mito 8: People who falsify tests to fly are a risk and can infect all passengers on the plane
TRUE: During the pandemic, thousands of people have moved around the world, on full flights, over short and long distances; With this, the efficiency of the protocols and security measures has been demonstrated and verified.. More and more people are traveling by plane and are regaining confidence in flying..
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