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Stop Washing Your Hands With Airplane Bathroom Sink Water
What a new study found about airplane sink water
What a New Study Found About Airplane Water
The next time you fly, think twice before using airplane bathroom sink water. A new study is raising red flags about the cleanliness of onboard water systems, suggesting travelers on US-based airlines skip washing their hands with tap water and reach for hand sanitizer instead. Researchers found repeated bacterial contamination across airline fleets, with some carriers scoring far better than others.
If you’re already getting the heebie-jeebies, see which airlines scored best (and worst) for cleanliness so you can book your next flight accordingly.
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