Originally Posted by deltabound (Post 2966275)

I see United has suspended flights to China, citing "lack of demand".

"Other" airlines are offering free masks upon request and an assurance that planes are, like, totally swabbed downed with a virus killing antiseptic before every flight. I must assume that means every inch of every armrest, every seat belt, every tray table, and every lav with strength 100% alcohol.

Yes?

Originally Posted by Broncos (Post 2966388)

1) Alcohol doesn't kill 2019-nCoV.
2) From DeltaNet: "Delta sources its own high-grade disinfectant, which is rated to combat many communicable diseases."
2a) "combat" = fuzzy legal term that doesn't really mean anything
2b) "many communicable diseases" = but not necessarily the one you are worried about

Originally Posted by Broncos (Post 2966388)

2) From DeltaNet: "Delta sources its own high-grade disinfectant, which is rated to combat many communicable diseases."
2a) "combat" = fuzzy legal term that doesn't really mean anything
2b) "many communicable diseases" = but not necessarily the one you are worried about

Originally Posted by RonRicco (Post 2966479)

I see articles about alcohol based hand sanitizer and the fact that it evaporates quickly so it may not be effective. I could not find anything about alcohol not actually killing it if it comes in contact?

Originally Posted by Broncos (Post 2966570)

I read it somewhere that only bleach and hydrogen peroxide are effective.