HappyTrvlr

We knew we at risk flying across the US, three airports, two flights. We did everything we could of to be safe- wore N95 masks, rubber gloves, plastic shields when transiting through airports. Our recent COVID tests were negative so we are OK. For many reasons, we had to travel but I wouldn’t do it just to go on a trip.

Tulips

From a NYT article this week;
“The only part of the passenger seats that was wiped down was the seat itself,” one pilot wrote. “Not the area that passengers touch constantly, such as seatbelts, window shades, arm rest, etc. Also, the entire plane was supposedly wiped down in less than 10 minutes.” Last week, the Association of Flight Attendants began a survey to assess sanitation and other safety issues. Of the many hundreds who have responded so far, only 44 percent of flight attendants said their planes were thoroughly cleaned and disinfected between flights during the day.

aurie17

This is something you need to plan carefully for. And you need to plan the precautions you will take above and beyond what the airline and other passengers are doing. You need good quality masks, several, and you should plan to wear them the entire flight. Alcogel and soap for washing hands, and disinfecting wipes for cleaning down surfaces. I would also check with your carrier what precautions they are taking on board, and see if you can find someone who has flown with them who can confirm that they keep to these precautions. Personally if travel is non essential, I wouldn't be doing it at this time. Holidays can wait. The risk of infection on the plane, in the airport, during the holiday is still too high. And what about quarantine in Europe? Coming from the US you will need to I think. That won't be much of a trip.

Mile67

Depends on how you protect yourself these days.
I think there so no such thing as a "SAFE PLACE" these days.
So go and travel if you need it

bilboburgler

Right now I think anyone flying is irresponsible, it is not just your life and your family you are betting it is the life of your community that you are risking.

menachem

That goes for flying also when there's no pandemic.

bilboburgler

If I was in New Zealand and I wanted to fly to another NZ island it would be fine, otherwise nah.

bilboburgler

Ah yes, but we both know that is a hard fact to sell on a travel website

Macross

There were studies done but some were by airlines. I would fly only if the middle seat was blocked. Jet Blue has more room and I booked that and a window seat. I'd wear a mask and shield for flight. I had to cancel the flight as NY has not lifted restrictions. I have to quarantine for 14 days and just expensive to rent something for two weeks quarantine. I would not put the family in that position to let me stay in the home. That is rude and inconsiderate. I really can't think of any place I want to visit that is allowing Floridians right now.

suze

I feel the same way I did back in July when this was first asked. I believe it's too soon to get on a plane. For me.

The reasoning is in part because of the closures and extra precautions after arrival that would dampen the spirit of a trip. Not about catching covid on the plane.

janisj

"The reasoning is in part because of the closures and extra precautions after arrival that would dampen the spirit of a trip. Not about catching covid on the plane."

That's my feeling basically. I actually would have no qualms about boarding an airplane and transiting through airports . . . but there just isn't much fun to do/places to visit on the other end of the flight. And the 'quarantine'/testing rues seem to change by the day.

I have taken two short-ish driving trips -- one 5 days at Tahoe last week (just 2 hours away), and a couple of nights in August at a nearby casino hotel to get away from the noise/dirt of a construction project at my house. I felt safe - with adequate precautions taken just about everywhere. I hope to be flying to Europe again w/i the next 6 months.