May I also add its usually done during re fueling the plane and the cleaning isn't deep at all. It's just a quick wipe down and a check for any rubbish. That most certainly is removed
My children were like, "Mummy, why are we sanitising everything?" I told them some people are not hygienic at all. We need to be in this space for hours and eat here. Do you want to touch a space where someone didn't wash their hands? They changed their minds, and scrubbed every bit of their area without complaint, then threw their used wipe in my bin bag. Then we all sanitised our hands.
I always read the safety sheet thingy because I get bored sometimes, and other times it’ll be because of anxiety. However even though I’ve practically memorized this sheet, I feel as if I must read it EVERY SINGLE TIME I’m on a plane
I thought for sure she was going to say the water tank. I've seen them and they're mostly mold. Only drink water if it comes in a bottle and never order tea!
Last time we flew (we rarely do), I brought a packet of disinfectant wipes and wiped down our tray tables (and the little latch to secure them) armrests, seatbelt latches, and the inside of the seat back pocket because I’ve heard those are filthy. If either of us had needed the lavatory, we’d have taken the wipes along, but it was only a couple of hours. If they’d let me bring along a can of Lysol I’d have sprayed the seats too. I was ready to offer wipes to anyone around us who asked for them, but no one did. I’m not that much of a germaphobe, but some people are disgusting.
Wear disposable gloves for going to the toilet. I put them on at my seat and take them off before sitting back down. I keep a trash bag at my seat for this.
Overhead bins are the worst: people have been rolling their luggage in the streets and through puddles and bugs and dog poo all day…. And then they put them into the overhead bin.
Yes, I don't know why this would be a shock to anyone. Suitcases sit or are stored on the ground the majority of the time... and you want to set your pillow next to the wheels?
i have a question.. these expensive airlines are making alot of money. why they don't do the general cleaning once in a month? its very inappropriate and unethical that you are making the passenger's life vulnerable.
And what will you do without the ease of flying, no matter how unhygienic? Take a train? Drive yourself? Businesses that don't have to/aren't required to clean will not. It's seen as a waste of time and resources for many companies. For goodness sake, the CEO needs that money for a 5th yacht. Is it unethical? I mean, probably, and I'm certainly not a fan. Unethical practices is how most billionaires are made.
The safety sheet, (I’m 11 yrs old) and my family travels a LOT. We’ve been traveling since I was just a baby, and ever since I knew how to read, I always rad the safety sheet (even though I always know what it says) cuz I’m so bored and have nothing to do 😂
I’ve always wiped down my seat, armrests, tray table, seatbelt buckle and the window if I’m seated next to one. I also always use gloves to put my luggage in and take them out of the overhead bins. When I go to the loo, I wash my hands before and after use, and then use my elbow to unlock the door and close the door. Your welcome
From my experience as the maintenance guy, these planes do get cleaning after a while including the seats. And deep clean in the cabin happens at night after the last flight/ nightstop. There are team that does this during the nightshift. But things do stay dirty for awhile if its not something we do on regular basis.
I work for a regional airline and can verify that a cleaning contractor team comes on the overnight plane to clean all seats and tray tables. This is only in DFW so I can’t vouch for smaller outstations. If you want a clean plane, get on the first flight out. The plane only gets dirtier and nastier throughout the day.
The same applies to public transport, cinema, theater and many other public places. It is impossible to keep everything clean. Best you can do is wash your hands before eating something and don't touch your face with dirty hands. I know some people also don't touch doorknobs with their hands.
Actually, the tv show 20/20 did a test on a plane. They went through and basically swabbed the whole thing. The part with the most germs was the headrest. If you think about it, everyone touches the headrest as they work their way through the plane to their seat.
You know that pen on the credit card terminal? Never been cleaned. That gas pump nozzle? Only gets disinfected when gas spills on it. The top part of your shopping cart where you put your bread and produce? Kids pee in those and they only get cleaned by the rain.
I want to be all dramatic and say I'll never get on a plane again but that's a load of hogwash. I'll just stock up my supply of hand sanitizer and wet wipes for my next flight. 😩
Ever removed seat cushions on passenger seats? Or Dado panels? Most aircraft mechanics, including myself, hate working in the cabin. Landing gear etc. is greasy, but it is "clean dirt".
#1 I always read the safety pamphlet because no 2 planes are alike and I want to know the layout ahead of time. And #2 After I use the restroom, put the pamphlet back, put my tray table up or down, etc. I ALWAYS use the hand sanitizer I keep in my purse
Hand sanitizer is most effective as PROTECTION after you wash your hands. Using it on dirty hands hardly helps as whatever is on there simply gets spread around.
I believe her. I worked with AA and there’s only a certain amount of cleaning that gets done in between flights. Majority of the plane gets cleaned when they’ve hit home base and the overnight cabin cleaners come in. It’s the in between flights you gotta worry about. The main thing is the garbage, items left behind, switching out the food cart, quick wipe down, cleaning the bathroom. I believe first flights are the cleanest.
So basically bring a plastic seat cover. Or use trash bags. Or a disposable raincoat. Then bring wet wipes and don't bring a carry on that you can't put on your lap. Use gloves when u go to the bathroom. Or if u r on a short flight, just go before and after. Also you didn't mention the pillows and blankets. They don't get washed right?
In all my years of flying I’ve only seen a cleaner clean the galley counter top one time. He used the rag to clean the toilet area first. It was also the only time I have seen them clean the toilet.
I only came up with 3 guesses before the video started: the bathroom, under the seats, and the overhead bins. So at least I got like 1.5 of those? But I guess the bathroom gets cleaned a lot unlike those other places.
The first time I went on an airplane, my mom gave my whole family giant mounds of disinfecting wipes to clean everything(she still does). I asked her why and she told me people put their feet on everything, so the whole flight I was nervously wiping everything over and over😂😂😂
On February 26 2023 I was in the economy seats on a plane and my brother was jumping around so much that I spilled my apple juice and had to sit on that seat for still like two hours and once the plane landed I just ran away and be like no more planes for me hehe
