1kBill
Sep 7, 07, 12:25 am
What is it with the sopping wet carpets in the jetways at ICN?
The first few times I arrived there, I chalked it up to leaks due to heavy rain. But then I noticed that is in every jetway I used, regardless of gate, airline, time of day/year, position of moon and stars, etc.
Last week on my return to USA, during a long line up for the pre-board bag search, (:mad:) a few other pax and I started discussing it.
I have now concluded that it is some form of disinfection for arriving pax shoes. Reason: the main floor carpeting was quite dry, only the top "rugs" leading directly into the terminal area were soaking wet. (And I mean they actually squished under your feet when you stepped on them.)
Suggestion: don't ever wear open shoes when transiting ICN.
The first few times I arrived there, I chalked it up to leaks due to heavy rain. But then I noticed that is in every jetway I used, regardless of gate, airline, time of day/year, position of moon and stars, etc.
Last week on my return to USA, during a long line up for the pre-board bag search, (:mad:) a few other pax and I started discussing it.
I have now concluded that it is some form of disinfection for arriving pax shoes. Reason: the main floor carpeting was quite dry, only the top "rugs" leading directly into the terminal area were soaking wet. (And I mean they actually squished under your feet when you stepped on them.)
Suggestion: don't ever wear open shoes when transiting ICN.