Emirates assures aircraft can filter out 99.97% of viruses

Emirates assures aircraft can filter out 99.97% of viruses

They are proven to remove 99.97 per cent of viruses and eliminate dust, allergens and germs from the cabin air.





UAE airlines are reiterating their commitment to passenger health and cabin air quality, as the aviation industry returns to the skies in the wake of easing Covid-19 regulations.

In a post on Twitter on Sunday, Emirates Airlines confirmed that all their aircraft are fitted with advanced HEPA cabin air filters, which are proven to filter out "99.97 per cent of viruses on board".

According to the airline's website, the air in aircraft cabins is cleaned with advanced HEPA air filters "as powerful as the ones used in hospitals" throughout the flight.

Did you know that all Emirates' aircraft are fitted with advanced HEPA cabin air filters which are proven to filter out 99.97% of viruses on board? Learn more about Emirates' health and safety measures: https://t.co/uKpiwGZmlO #FlySaferWithEmirates pic.twitter.com/FysRKIrgw6

- Emirates Airline (@emirates) July 4, 2020

They are proven to remove 99.97 per cent of viruses and eliminate dust, allergens and germs from the cabin air. The air is fully renewed every two to three minutes.

Last month, budget carrier flydubai also noted it had "reengineered the entire passenger journey" in line with best practices from local