Should I worry about germs when taking a plane?

The year 2024 is expected to be a milestone for global passenger traffic recovery when it comes to airline flights. It is likely to be reaching 9.4 billion passengers, surpassing the year 2019 that welcomed 9.2 billion passengers.

Movements of passengers and crew, together with a deficient cleaning or disinfection of surfaces may facilitate the growth and spread of microbes. And not only that, any environment where surfaces are constantly being touched by multiple people—be it a hotel lobby, plane, or airport waiting-area seat—have germs. In particular, and according to a recent study, airports and airplanes are by far dirtier than our homes, being the worst surface the one where we put our food, that is the tray table.

Nevertheless, while nowadays, it seems clear to everybody that air travel serves as a conduit for infectious disease spread and in spite of a change in cleaning protocols after the COVID pandemic, it continues to be an important global health challenge to be solved.

Considering all this, one wonders why not including an antimicrobial additive into components and materials used in airplanes interiors while being produced.

TREATABLE MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS

BactiBlock® antimicrobial technology can be easily integrated into a wide range of products commonly used in aircrafts interiors such as:

  • Trays
  • Armrest
  • Headrest
  • Upper storage compartments
  • Seat fabrics
  • Handles
  • Overhead air vent
  • Seatbelt
  • Toilet equipment

Almost any material is susceptible of being treated with BactiBlock technology. And thanks to this action, surfaces will be able to reduce germs load by 99,99% according ISO 22196 standard.

Please, get in touch with us for further information about the best options among our antimicrobial additives for your product. We will be happy to work with you in the development of your new antimicrobial solution. 

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