The airlines are in full panic mode. Anyone get a "Dear Valued Customer letter"? I got one from Southwest Airlines which I use frequently. It's titled, "An Update Regarding Coronavirus." It's "A message from our SVP and Chief Marketing Officer, Ryan Green."
The letter goes on to state:
"We spend between 6-7 hours cleaning each aircraft every night, and, as of March 4, 2020, we have enhanced our overnight cleaning procedures. Typically, we use an EPA approved, hospital-grade disinfectant in the lavatories and an interior cleaner in the cabin. Now, we are expanding the use of the hospital-grade disinfectant throughout the aircraft, and it will be used in the cabin, on elements in the flight deck, and in the lavatory. This goes beyond the standard CDC guidelines. Also, we equip each of our aircraft with a HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter, which filters out recirculated air onboard each plane to remove airborne particles. HEPA filters are also used in hospitals to provide patients with clean air."
What a crock of bullshit! That's why I am not copying and pasting the rest of the letter........does anyone really think any of this will prevent infection when you step on board with a few other persons who are carrying the virus?