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Refueling stop - Malaria, Zika, etc
02 August 2017, 02:49
Tex84Refueling stop - Malaria, Zika, etc
I know this may sound ridiculous, but do any of y'all worry about catching yellow fever, malaria, or zika, on SAA's one hour refueling layover in Accra or Dakar?
It seems like an infected mosquito could get on the plane, but the likelihood of that happening would be extremely low.
02 August 2017, 04:06
cal pappasWorry, no, but take Delta and it's non stop and will save you a couple of hours.
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02 August 2017, 06:13
jdollarquote:
Originally posted by Tex84:
I know this may sound ridiculous, but do any of y'all worry about catching yellow fever, malaria, or zika, on SAA's one hour refueling layover in Accra or Dakar?
It seems like an infected mosquito could get on the plane, but the likelihood of that happening would be extremely low.
No can't say as that has concerned me. But I am petrified of getting hit by lightening or a meteor every time I go outdoors.
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02 August 2017, 06:43
ELeetonI recently went through Accra on SAA a couple of times. On each trip, inbound and outbound, they fumigated the plane with a "WHO approved", "completely safe", aerosol pesticide.
The jet bridge was connected and the air was on. I guess a bug could find its way in and it could possibly find you. If this causes concern, I would think that the hazards associated with hunting in Africa would be much greater.
I wouldn't and don't worry about it.
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02 August 2017, 06:47
MJines. . . I would be more worried about picking up a plastique package from the ground crew servicing the plane.
Mike
02 August 2017, 07:03
SliderRefueled in Dakar once. NEVER again!!!
02 August 2017, 07:24
FjoldNo, I've done in multiple times and never even thought about it.
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Stopped in Dakar to refuel and fix our ancient plane, it had a outside panel come loose. Was on runway for 4 hrs doors open there was a lot of mosquitos onboard then did not spray. Was I worried no have I flew SAA since no.
03 August 2017, 16:48
LabmanI assume you're talking about the flight from Dulles in Va. I've taken that flight in the past but not anymore. I fly out of JFK in New York. No stop for refueling and the flight gets into Joberg earlier in the day so you can make connections to destinations in other countries without an overnight in Joberg. Eliminates dealing with the SAP crooks.
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14 August 2017, 21:33
BuffHunter63I would worry more about being seated next to someone who has Ebola or leprosy or some other weird tropical disease.
Head lice is also making a comeback, I've heard.
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