Considering I'm flying tomorrow, this is a reassuring read.<p>But cabins aren't the whole story. There's arguably more human interaction in the airport and terminals before the flight itself (check in, security, buy a coffee)<p>Quick search came up with this:
<a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2020/07/20/travel-tips-how-to-assess-if-an-airport-is-high-risk-for-covid-19/#30a0f90c788b" rel="nofollow">https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2020/07/20...</a>
which has some more cautionary numbers.
I CALL BS!! The likelihood of being infected by a COVID infectious passenger coughing in the seat next to you in a single-aisle airplane (no empty seat between you) is lower than if you sat/stood 6 feet apart in your office/home/shopping center (in both cases masks are worn).