The surreal experience of flying during the pandemic

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[casanova]

The one time they actually clean the interior of a plane the right way.

[michokilo]

The fact that it took a pandemic to get airlines to start cleaning their planes thoroughly shows you were we are at in society

[tunim]

The planes are enjoying their biggest vacation ever.

[NamasteTexas]

They should have been cleaning between flights all along.

[LadiesMan-bocc]

Airline cleaning reminds me of when McDonald’s commercials came out with “we’re now using 100% real beef”

[britannic]

They should always board planes back-to-front; it’s way more efficient.

[everywhere]

*Dirty planes with people*
Airlines: *I sleep* 😴
*planes with no people*
Airlines: *I CLEAN* 👁 👁

[bean]

We are literally living in a disaster movie.

[jeannettelee]

They should have been nicer, professional, fair and cleaner. Now they need us.

[verycoldice]

they did a pretty bad job in cleaning pre-covid by the way

[louisp]

Crazy how the life
that we once has are now forever changed. Can’t take things for granted for sure.

[km_]

I’ve personally experienced this at one of Africa’s busiest airports: OR Tambo International. I had to go to the airport to fetch my car from long term parking 2 weeks ago. Due to lockdown conditions, getting my car back was a process so I had to walk through the airport to sort out the admin to get the car released. I’ve never seen OR Tambo that empty before in my life. It’s so surreal, like you’re in an apocalypse movie and you’re one of the few humans that survived.

[arnulfovasquez]

It is not only airlines are struggling. Manufacturing jobs making parts for those planes are down. My mom's workplace declared bankruptcy. In two weeks, she will be let go.

It is getting tough.

[iiAngelic]

Funny how they are actually cleaning between every flight now!

[lanijabrown]

I flew for a family emergency and I had 2 flights. Counting me, there were 2 on the first one and 3 on the second one... definitely the most peaceful experience I’ve ever had

[yahboyee]

It isn't about confidence in the airlines. You can fly but can't go anywhere. Most attractions are closed. I would say, as soon as the shelter in places are lifted travel will be right back up.

[reese]

Even before Corona planes should’ve already been cleaned in between flights 😑

[Lionlovesunity]

The planes look like a bunch of animals chilling in the grass. They love it. ❤️🦁🙏👍

[KandeShack]

My Son is a Pilot for Delta and is still flying out of Seattle. They have to keep flying a semi “regular” schedule so they don’t lose their gates at the airports. My heart breaks for the entire travel industry!✈️👨‍✈️❤️

[ericlee]

The title is misleading. It should be the surreal experience "at airport", not "flying". You're totally mistaken if you think that you'd get more space while flying just because fewer people will be travelling. Nope! Those profit-driven airlines will squeeze most people into smallest space for cost saving, and fly one plane to replace five different planes at different times.
Last week, for example, a United Airline filled every seat in its plane without empty seats, including middle seats.