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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Daily Mail
Flight attendant reveals the most disgusting habits passengers have
As millions of Britons prepare to pack their bags for summer getaways, a new report has revealed many plane passengers are also bringing some rather unsavoury in-flight habits on board. Research from travel insurance specialists AllClear has unveiled that a whopping 70 per cent of British air passengers admit to unhygienic behaviour while flying. From bare feet on seats to plucking eyebrows mid-flight and to shoeless trips to the loo, not only do these habits make fellow passengers uncomfortable but they may also contribute to the spread of germs and bacteria inside the cabin. Two former flight attendants spoke with AllClear to lift the lid on the least sanitary parts of the plane – and the habits they've seen first-hand. Among the worst offenders are seatback pockets – which 3 in 10 passengers (30 per cent) still use to store snacks and personal items, despite their reputation for harbouring germs and 'rarely being cleaned' in between flights. One ex-attendant recalled: 'Sometimes dirty nappies and used sick bags would be left in seat pockets. Where possible, travellers should try to store snacks in resealable containers and sanitise their hands if they use the pockets.' Next on the list are tray tables. They're not only used for meals but also for everything, from laptops to nappy changes – and these surfaces are rarely given a proper clean. One former flight attendant said: 'Tray tables are probably among the most unsanitary parts [of the plane] – cleaners would often use the same cloth for every table.' Tray tables are not only used for meals but also for everything from laptops to nappy changes - and these surfaces are rarely given a proper clean Almost 1 in 5 travellers (19 per cent) admitted to resting their heads directly on them without sanitising first – a habit most common among Gen Z passengers, who are four times more likely to do so than passengers aged 55 and over. Another option for flyers to avoid resting their face on the tray table, seat or any other surface is by bringing a neck pillow to lean on and get some rest whilst travelling. The experts do recommend keeping the neck pillow clean and giving it a wash after every trip so no germs and dirt can build up. Meanwhile, 13 per cent of passengers admit to visiting the plane toilet in just socks – or worse, barefoot. One ex-flight attendant noted: 'The flooring where the trolleys are kept is one of the areas that doesn't get cleaned as much.' Instead, travellers could use disposable slippers or airplane-provided socks. One in 10 travellers admit to resting their feet on the seat or armrest in front, 6 per cent say they've plucked their own hairs mid-flight. Most shockingly, 6 per cent of passengers fess up to changing a baby's nappy directly on a tray table or seat. Letitia Smith, head of communications at AllClear, said: 'Travelling the world to discover new cultures and cuisines is something many of us look forward to, especially over the summer. But staying healthy during the journey is important.' 'Simple habits, such as using hand sanitiser, bringing protective footwear or avoiding personal grooming in shared spaces, can make a big difference. We want people to enjoy their holidays without picking up illnesses that could potentially be avoided.' It comes as a flight attendant has revealed three annoying habits that she believes should be made 'illegal' on plane journeys. Dallas-based air hostess Cher Killough, who has worked in the industry for five years, recently took to TikTok to call out bad in-flight etiquette – including three of her biggest passenger pet peeves. According to Cher, the most irritating behaviour is 'manspreading' or, more specifically, 'manspreading when you're in a middle seat'.
Scotsman
4 days ago
- Scotsman
Spain, Italy and France dominate Scots holiday choices for Summer 2025
The beauty of Spain Despite Brexit, Scots are heading to Europe in droves. New research from AllClear Travel Insurance reveals that Spain (33%), Italy (16%) and France (14%) are the top-choice holiday destinations for Scots this summer. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... With schools soon closing for summer - and holiday peak season just weeks away - AllClear Travel Insurance surveyed a nationally representative sample of 2,000 adults about their holiday choices for this summer – with 71% of Scots planning a break in mainland Europe. Top country choices for summer 2025: Given the dominant popularity of Southern and Northern Europe for summer holidays this year, AllClear also asked UK holidaymakers what their top European country choices would be for an overseas getaway this summer, and which places they rated highly for having good medical facilities. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Plan to visit this summer Rated best for medical facilities Spain 33% 43% Italy 16% 30% France 14% 36% Portugal 7% 25% Greece 7% 11% Germany 6% 41% Turkey 8% 9% Cyprus, Malta 8% 19% Switzerland 6% 37% Netherlands 4% 30% Scandinavia 4% 28% Croatia 7% 6% Finland 3% 23% Monaco 3% 16% Garry Nelson, Head of Corporate Affairs at AllClear Travel Insurance commented: 'Spain has always been a popular choice for guaranteed sunshine. What we see from our research this year is safety considerations are also important to Scottish holidaymakers. The safety record of a country and having good medical facilities are factors that more closely align with the top country choices - more so than how cheap or affordable the country is to visit.' 'That said, whilst UK holidaymakers acknowledge the importance of good medical services in the countries they plan to visit, in some countries, this can also mean medical costs are higher too. "Spain, for example, can have higher travel insurance costs than some other European countries because many clinics and hospitals - especially in tourist areas - are private and often don't accept GHIC. With safety top of mind for many this year, we encourage all holidaymakers to ensure they take out travel insurance with comprehensive medical cover before they head off abroad this summer.' The AllClear research also revealed that for UK holidaymakers with medical conditions, 69% of survey respondents said they would be having a European holiday this summer. Their top destination choices - Spain (28%), Italy (18%), France (17%), Portugal (15%), Germany (10%) and Switzerland (9%) – align with destinations they regard to be safe and having good medical facilities. For this group, safety factors are more important than price. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad European countries that people with medical conditions plan to visit this summer – and which countries they rate highly for safely, medical facilities and for being relatively inexpensive to visit [column percentages]
Business Wire
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Airborne Technologies and Williams Aerospace & Manufacturing, AllClear Companies, Partner with Derco, a Lockheed Martin Company on the C-130 Hologram Products Program
BUSINESS WIRE)--AllClear Aerospace & Defense is pleased to announce that its subsidiaries, Airborne Technologies and Williams Aerospace & Manufacturing, have partnered with Derco, a Lockheed Martin Company, in support of the C-130 Hologram Parts Program. This partnership certifies both AllClear subsidiaries to produce certified Lockheed Martin Hologram Program C-130 B-H legacy parts. Certified Hologram parts are Lockheed Martin-designed and certified C-130 B-H spare parts that are manufactured to detailed Lockheed Martin specifications. Lockheed Martin-designed parts typically include general structural components as well as flight control surfaces, landing gear, and various other components and assemblies. 'We are excited to partner with Derco to continue our growth and increased support of the C-130 Hologram Parts Program,' said Brent Wisch, Sr. Vice President, Global Sales & Business Development at AllClear Aerospace & Defense. 'This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering certified, mission-ready solutions that enhance aircraft readiness and support our customers around the world.' About Airborne Technologies Airborne Technologies was founded in 1972 and is in Camarillo, California. Their over-50,000-square-foot facility provides manufacturing, overhaul, design, engineering, and warehousing capabilities. They have over 14,000-line items available for the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft. Their certifications include Lockheed Martin-Certified Parts Program licensee, Lockheed Martin-approved for spot welding, Boeing ANSI/ASQC Q9002, and AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 registrations compliance. About Williams Aerospace & Manufacturing Williams Aerospace & Manufacturing is an aerospace aftermarket manufacturer of replacement parts for military aircraft. Headquartered in Camarillo, CA, the company has another location in Piedmont, SC. Their products include structural airframe components, canopy enclosures, complex assemblies, soft goods, tube bending, machined parts, and thermoforming parts. They can produce different parts for various platforms, including C-130, F-16, and P-3 series Lockheed Martin aircraft. About AllClear Aerospace & Defense AllClear Aerospace & Defense is the military aviation aftermarket industry's leading provider of mission ready solutions. We provide excellence in sustainment for the U.S. militaries and its allies. Headquartered in Miramar, Florida, AllClear's sustainment solutions cover the most utilized military aircraft platforms, supported with distribution agreements from leading OEMs, in-house and managed repair services, engineered products, manufacturing, and logistics solutions. AllClear represents more than 30 years of defense aerospace sustainment experience and expertise, focused on the bigger mission mindset of keeping militaries mission ready. AllClear locations include Abu Dhabi, UAE; Camarillo, CA; Cambridge, UK; Greenville, SC; Macon, GA; Miramar, FL; Seoul, S. Korea; South San Francisco, CA; and Tokyo, Japan. To learn more visit About Derco, A Lockheed Martin Company Derco, A Lockheed Martin Company is a trusted provider of aircraft spares, logistics, and technical solutions, serving customers worldwide since 1979. With strong relationships with top OEMs, we maintain a vast and diverse inventory of aircraft spares. As a full-service logistics solutions provider, we support military and commercial fleets in 65 countries, delivering integrated solutions that drive efficiency and reliability. About Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. More information at
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Airborne Technologies and Williams Aerospace & Manufacturing, AllClear Companies, Partner with Derco, a Lockheed Martin Company on the C-130 Hologram Products Program
CAMARILLO, Calif., June 17, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AllClear Aerospace & Defense is pleased to announce that its subsidiaries, Airborne Technologies and Williams Aerospace & Manufacturing, have partnered with Derco, a Lockheed Martin Company, in support of the C-130 Hologram Parts Program. This partnership certifies both AllClear subsidiaries to produce certified Lockheed Martin Hologram Program C-130 B-H legacy parts. Certified Hologram parts are Lockheed Martin-designed and certified C-130 B-H spare parts that are manufactured to detailed Lockheed Martin specifications. Lockheed Martin-designed parts typically include general structural components as well as flight control surfaces, landing gear, and various other components and assemblies. "We are excited to partner with Derco to continue our growth and increased support of the C-130 Hologram Parts Program," said Brent Wisch, Sr. Vice President, Global Sales & Business Development at AllClear Aerospace & Defense. "This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering certified, mission-ready solutions that enhance aircraft readiness and support our customers around the world." About Airborne Technologies Airborne Technologies was founded in 1972 and is in Camarillo, California. Their over-50,000-square-foot facility provides manufacturing, overhaul, design, engineering, and warehousing capabilities. They have over 14,000-line items available for the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft. Their certifications include Lockheed Martin-Certified Parts Program licensee, Lockheed Martin-approved for spot welding, Boeing ANSI/ASQC Q9002, and AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 registrations compliance. About Williams Aerospace & Manufacturing Williams Aerospace & Manufacturing is an aerospace aftermarket manufacturer of replacement parts for military aircraft. Headquartered in Camarillo, CA, the company has another location in Piedmont, SC. Their products include structural airframe components, canopy enclosures, complex assemblies, soft goods, tube bending, machined parts, and thermoforming parts. They can produce different parts for various platforms, including C-130, F-16, and P-3 series Lockheed Martin aircraft. About AllClear Aerospace & Defense AllClear Aerospace & Defense is the military aviation aftermarket industry's leading provider of mission ready solutions. We provide excellence in sustainment for the U.S. militaries and its allies. Headquartered in Miramar, Florida, AllClear's sustainment solutions cover the most utilized military aircraft platforms, supported with distribution agreements from leading OEMs, in-house and managed repair services, engineered products, manufacturing, and logistics solutions. AllClear represents more than 30 years of defense aerospace sustainment experience and expertise, focused on the bigger mission mindset of keeping militaries mission ready. AllClear locations include Abu Dhabi, UAE; Camarillo, CA; Cambridge, UK; Greenville, SC; Macon, GA; Miramar, FL; Seoul, S. Korea; South San Francisco, CA; and Tokyo, Japan. To learn more visit About Derco, A Lockheed Martin Company Derco, A Lockheed Martin Company is a trusted provider of aircraft spares, logistics, and technical solutions, serving customers worldwide since 1979. With strong relationships with top OEMs, we maintain a vast and diverse inventory of aircraft spares. As a full-service logistics solutions provider, we support military and commercial fleets in 65 countries, delivering integrated solutions that drive efficiency and reliability. About Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. More information at View source version on Contacts Ruth GarciaVP, Marketing & CommunicationsAllClear Aerospace & Defensepr@
Business Wire
09-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
AllClear Aerospace & Defense Completes Comprehensive Recapitalization to Position Company for Next Phase of Growth and Profitability
MIRAMAR, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AllClear Aerospace & Defense, a leading global distributor of critical aftermarket components for military aircraft, announced today the closing of a consensual restructuring among its financial stakeholders that will significantly deleverage the company's balance sheet and provide an infusion of new funds by the Senior Lenders to support the company's next phase of growth and profitability. As part of the transaction, majority ownership of the company will transfer to the Senior Lenders, which are comprised of major global financial institutions. The recapitalization and ownership transition has received unanimous support from AllClear's financial stakeholders and has also received all required regulatory approvals from the U.S. government. James Marceau, an aerospace industry veteran with over 30 years of experience, has been appointed by AllClear's Board of Directors as Interim Chief Executive Officer during the transition phase while a global recruiting firm retained by the board has commenced a search for a full-time CEO. Greg Beason, AllClear's CEO since 2021, has been named Senior Advisor to the company. Said Marceau, 'AllClear provides over 20,000 unique mission critical SKUs to its over 200 aerospace and defense customers around the world. AllClear keeps legacy military aircraft fleets operational by distributing to, and manufacturing and repairing components for global customers, and remains well positioned to capitalize on the growing defense aftermarket demand. The company has earned a solid reputation over many years as a trusted partner to military institutions who rely on our quality, responsiveness, and breadth of product and capabilities. Our best-in-class employees look forward to continuing and improving outstanding customer service following the company's ownership transition.' A new Board of Directors has been appointed following the closing of the transaction to oversee the company and represent the interests of the financial stakeholders. In addition to Marceau, the new directors are: Jame Donath has been named Chairman of the Board. He is a seasoned investor, advisor, and corporate director experienced in helping reorganized companies address financing, M&A, and other strategic initiatives. Donath spent more than 20 years as an investor in corporate credit opportunities where he regularly led complex restructurings across the United States, Europe, and Asia Pacific. He was the Founder and Managing Partner of Magnolia Road Capital, a global event-driven credit fund, and a Managing Director at Davidson Kempner Capital Management in New York and London where he launched and oversaw the firm's European credit business. Donath started his career in the investment banking division of Goldman, Sachs & Co. Ian Reason is an accomplished executive with 45 years of experience in aerospace and defense. He was most recently a Senior Vice President of Barnes Group and President of Barnes Aerospace, where he oversaw a $1 billion P&L comprising OEM, MRO, and revenue sharing business across 15 global locations. He has also held senior roles with Triumph Group, where he was President of Mechanical Solutions, Interiors and Structures, and BAE Systems, where he spent 12 years in various strategic and general management positions. Reason started his career in the UK Royal Navy, where he spent over 20 years as a commissioned officer specialized in Aircraft Engineering. Donath commented: 'The closing of the consensual restructuring marks a critical milestone in AllClear's growth trajectory. The additional financial support being provided by the Senior Lenders as part of the recapitalization is a clear vote of confidence in the company's business model and ongoing transformation plan. As such, this transaction sends a strong signal to our partners, customers, and suppliers around the world that AllClear remains well positioned and well resourced as the recognized industry leader in the defense aftermarket.' About AllClear Aerospace & Defense AllClear Aerospace & Defense is the military aviation aftermarket industry's leading provider of mission ready solutions. We provide excellence in sustainment for the U.S. militaries and its allies. Headquartered in Miramar, Florida, AllClear's sustainment solutions cover the most utilized military aircraft platforms, supported with distribution agreements from leading OEMs, in-house and managed repair services, engineered products, manufacturing, and logistics solutions. AllClear represents more than 30 years of defense aerospace sustainment experience and expertise, focused on the bigger mission mindset of keeping militaries mission ready. AllClear locations include Abu Dhabi, UAE; Camarillo, CA; Cambridge, UK; Greenville, SC; Macon, GA; Miramar, FL; Seoul, S. Korea; South San Francisco, CA; and Tokyo, Japan. To learn more visit
