Masks, cleaning, filtration better than blocking middle seats - United CEO

United CE Scott Kirby said on Thursday that facial masks, aircraft cleaning and air filtration systems are better measures for preventing the spread of the coronavirus on airplanes than trying to social distance. "You can't be 6 feet apart on an airplane, middle seat or not," Kirby said. While some rivals are capping the number of seats sold on an aircraft, United is giving passengers the option to re-book if their flight is full or nearly full.<br/>