A simple habit that many passengers keep during the flight may be exposing them to high germ levels. According to the British newspaper Express, the revelation was made by an old on -board host, which explains why it avoids playing in a specific part of the plane, even when sitting next to her.
Cisero Mistt, who worked as a flight attendant and today sharing advice on social networks, revealed on Tiktok that he never leans his head to the plane window. Despite being a common practice, especially for those who like to sleep during the flight, it ensures that it is a “never clean” surface.
“If it were with you, instead of cleaning the seats and seat belts that they just cleaned, wore the wipes to clean the window beside it, because, like the bathroom floor, these surfaces were never clean,” he said.
Forgotten surfaces in the cleaning between flights
During the pandemic, onboard cleaning procedures became more strict, but, according to Cerra, this practice is no longer maintained as often. “Nowadays, it’s just to get the trash off the floor,” he explained. Although some companies still make available to the passengers, not all areas of the plane receive detailed attention between flights.
Several comments in the video confirm the experience shared by the former doctor. “They didn’t even clean the melted chocolate on my seat and on the table before I sat down. I had to do it myself,” he complained a passenger. Another commented: “Sometimes there are only two people to clean the entire plane, and have less than seven minutes.”
The window can be safe, but only with precautions
Interestingly, not all experts agree that the window is a bad choice. Travel & Leisure magazine states that, according to a 2018 study, places by the window are actually the safest to avoid contagion during the flight. This is due to the fact that they are more isolated and removed from the frequent passage of passengers and crew.
Still, the recommendation is clear: even if you choose a place by the window, it is appropriate to clean the surface before taking off. With a simple gesture, it can significantly reduce the risk of contact with accumulated microorganisms.
Deep cleaning exists, but not on all flights
According to, Aviation Job Search confirms that aircraft undergo regular flight cleansing and that they are periodically subject to deep cleansing, with walls, seats, higher compartments and air conduct. However, these sessions are not performed after each flight, but at specific intervals.
Therefore, passengers continue to be advised to adopt individual precautionary measures. Bringing disinfectant toalhites and using them before settling is one of these simple strategies that can avoid discomfort, or even diseases while traveling.
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