I remember reading in the media where there was no proof that people had been infected whilst flying in Australia. Now we have fairly clear evidence from the CDC in America. The flight was on the 19th of March and was the Qantas flight QF577 that left Sydney for Perth. There were 243 passengers, 60 that were infected from cruise ships and 11 that were suspect to have been infected during the flight.
https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/coronavirus/2020/10/02/jetstar-social-distancing/
To say that you can't catch coronavirus on a flight is now something that can't easily be said as there's evidence that points to the contrary.
It was interesting to read this article as it highlights so many issues we have in Australia. Flying is an activity where you are placed very close to other people. The article for the link above was about a doctor that was removed from the Jetstar plane for asking if they could move to where they felt safer. From their own statement they didn't cause an issue, was submissive, but was still removed from the plane.
I understand the air hostess's point of view that because of tracing people can't move. But that's an issue with their system. There should be a way for people to move and for that to be recorded in the system for later contract tracing if required.
Surely masks should be mandatory on all flights.
The real concern is that people can't ask for something something without fear of heavy handed law enforcement.
The good thing is we know this is the current situation in Australia. For me it will be long time until I decide to fly again. It's good that people share their experience so we can be informed and adjust for this rather difficult time.
Kelvin Eldridge
www.Mapz.com.au/coronavirusvictoria/
Update: 5 November 2020
Research article indicating infections occurred whilst flying.
https://research-repository.uwa.edu.au/en/publications/flight-associated-transmission-of-severe-acute-respiratory-syndro
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