The International Air Transport Association has come out against blocking off middle seats on planes, while recommending both passengers and crew members wear face masks on board instead.
Masks on airplanes: Where things stand on personal protection and social distancing
Blocking off specific seats will limit the number of tickets an airline can sell, cutting their already slim profit margins. Meanwhile, widespread mask wearing means every seat can be filled. And the most likely scenario would have those costs passed on to customers in the form of more expensive airline tickets.
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