What Airplane Tray Tables Reveal About Cabin Cleanliness
A Surprising Comparison Inside Aircraft Cabins: Studies examining airplane cleanliness have found that tray tables can carry far more bacteria than toilet lids on the same aircraft. In some tests, tray tables showed bacteria levels up to ten times higher. This finding surprises many travelers because restrooms are often seen as the least clean areas on a plane. In reality, high-touch surfaces in passenger seating areas may pose greater risks.