How safe is flying in the time of COVID-19? Inside the planeIn the context of being infected with the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19, the plane is safer than most of us may think. This is because of aircraft HEPA filters. The aircraft filters purify the air every two to three minutes. It then enters the floor vents and passes through the HEPA filters and mixes with fresh air from outside the aircraft.
Source: Philippine Star August 26, 2020 16:07 UTC