Airlines unleash herpes disinfectant for coronavirus-tainted planes

SYDNEY/SINGAPORE - Airlines are turning to some of the world's hardest-hitting disinfectants, capable of stopping everything from sexually transmitted diseases to the MRSA superbug, in the fight against the coronavirus.

The standard vacuum-and-wipe cleanup on board has turned into hospital-grade sterilisations. How was this done? And are there any risks for passengers using the planes when they return to service? Here are some answers: HOW ARE THE PLANES CLEANED? Qantas used the same Boeing Co 747 on its two flights from Wuhan and another from Tokyo back to Australia. It was cleaned for 36 hours. Pillows, blankets, magazines and headphones were all thrown out, the airline said.

Scoot, a low-cost carrier owned by Singapore Airlines, sprayed a mist of"industrial-grade disinfectant" throughout the cabin - a process known as fogging. WHAT'S BEING DONE RIGHT NOW? Many airlines have stepped up normal cleaning procedures to limit the risk of contamination.

...can't wait for Air France doing this.....finally a properly cleaned Air France aircraft.....

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