Traveling from countries to countries nowadays is like a death trap for most people around the world due to the widespread of Coronavirus COVID-19. In fact, people are now refusing to travel, just like what was seen on a viral video of Delta Air Lines flying with an almost empty airplane. However, if you really wish to travel despite the viral disease, what are the things you must remember? First, book your plane tickets located on window seats.
[WATCH] Delta Air Lines flies with almost GHOST plane after Coronavirus warnings
In a video captured by Delta Air Lines plane passenger Dr. Scott Anderson from Utah, it was seen that the airplane that was about to take off had almost no passengers inside to board with him. According to Anderson, his flight starts from Utah, traveling to Florida.
The video was posted on Twitter on Monday, Mar. 9, which went viral since authorities in the United States already strictly recommended for all businesses and citizens to prevent getting inside airplanes where virus easily be transmitted-- due to its close and cold compartment.
"This does not happen very much anymore. Flight to Orlando mostly empty. Over 100 seats unused," posted by Anderson.
Back in Jan., Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, British Airlines, and other international carriers already paused their travel to China, wherein the virus originated to protect their passengers and crews.
It was said that over $100 billion are now at risk for airline companies since most flights are currently canceled, and many passengers would not take risks to fly as Coronavirus continues to spread worldwide.
However, just like Anderson, there are still several people that are obligated to fly outside of the country-- whether personal reasons or business-- if this is the case, how can you prevent being a COVID-19 carrier on a plane? The secret lies with where you should sit on a plane.
This is the safest place to seat on a plane to prevent Coronavirus
According to the National Geographic, time and distance are two of the very most important factors that determine whether you'll be infected with the virus or not. Since Coronavirus can be spread through droplets coming from a carrier's cough or sneeze, choosing a place on a plane wherein this is least possible to happen is crucial.
As said on a study made by Emory University's Vicki Stover Hertzberg and Howard Weiss, seating on window seats are the best place where the virus can be least transmitted.
For example, most people that board on a plane always move on their seats whether to go to the bathroom or check the overhead bins. If you are sitting on the aisle, the probability of catching a virus is higher since every person that will walk on the aisle would be in closer contact with you.
However, if you're sitting on window seats, it is too far from the carriers to spread their virus on your side.
"Accordingly, window seat passengers had far fewer close encounters than people in other seats, averaging 12 contacts compared to the 58 and 64 respective contacts for passengers in middle and aisle seats," explained by National Geographic.
So next time you travel, you now know where to sit on a plane.
