Dallas-based carrier, Southwest Airlines, has implemented new cleaning protocols in which armrests and seat belts will not be wiped down between each flight. This is change to the cleaning procedures that were implemented in March when the COVID-19 pandemic took hold worldwide.
Between-flight disinfecting is now focused on high-touch areas, such as bathrooms and tray tables, as these places are the most prone to contamination from customer use and food/beverage consumption. Southwest will also provide sanitizing wipes to passengers, upon request, to wipe down surfaces.
