Does Air on Planes Make You Sick?

The video addresses the misconception that airplane air is a breeding ground for germs due to recycled air. It explains that while planes do recycle air, they also introduce fresh air and use HEPA filters, similar to those in hospitals, to remove bacteria and viruses. The air is recirculated multiple times per hour, and airflow patterns minimize the spread of germs. The risk of catching a disease is more related to proximity to other passengers rather than the air quality. The video concludes with a call to action for viewer engagement and briefly touches on the topic of sensitive teeth.

What is a common misconception about airplane air?

• It is completely fresh and not recycled.

• It is full of germs due to recycled air.

• It is only recycled once during a flight.

• It is filtered using water filters.

How much of the air on most planes is fresh?

• A quarter

• All of it

• None of it

• About half

What size particles must HEPA filters block to be certified?

• 0.5 microns

• 0.3 microns

• 1 micron

• 0.1 microns

How often is the air on a plane recirculated per hour?

• 5 to 10 times

• 30 to 40 times

• 10 to 15 times

• 20 to 30 times

What is a more likely reason for getting sick on a plane?

• The altitude

• Proximity to other passengers

• The food served

• The recycled air