One of our team caught this article from Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN Travel and she talks about the chances of catching Covid whilst travelling...and the news looks good.
All airlines have put measures in place to keep us safe during this time - we have talked about this in previous blogs. We have talked about the amazing filtration system onboard aircraft too. Many airlines, such as Delta, SouthWest and Delta Blue have started to fly with the middle seat empty. This helps, according to the research however, this is not sustainable for airlines commercially. This is not just our view, this is also endorsed by IATA.
Tamara says...Fear of flying during the pandemic has drastically reduced global air traffic, which has also been restricted due to border closures. If new scientific claims are borne out, the perceived heightened risk of boarding an airplane could be unfounded.
In one case, about 328 passengers and crew members were tested for coronavirus after it was learned that a March 31 flight from the US to Taiwan had been carrying 12 passengers who were symptomatic at the time. However, all the other passengers tested negative, as did the crew members.
The article is a great read and will definitely help you if you are worried about flying and catching Covid. Here is the full article.
Our view
Commercial Aviation is an amazing privilege we have. Travel gives us opportunities that many of us take for granted. Therein lies the problem. We are taking it for granted. We cannot assume that the rich choice of airlines will still be available when we feel ready to fly again!
Airlines are a business and we have already seen well established travel companies and airlines disappear. If we do not fly now, we will lose some more great airlines. Please remember that the more airlines we have, the more competitive the prices. Great airlines such as Virgin, Southwest, EasyJet...have all started to provide a different service to what was already established. If we don't fly, airlines will shut up shop and we will pay the price, literally.
Take care,
Lovefly® Team
P.S. Fly now and more please.
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