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Is the air on board full of germs?

Short answer: It is cleaner than your office air.

Cabin air is passed through hospital-grade HEPA filters that capture 99.97% of viruses. The air flows from ceiling to floor, creating an 'air curtain' that stops germs from spreading between rows.

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