Highlights:
Airline plans to add antimicrobial protectant to entire mainline and express fleet on a weekly basis, adding extra level of protection that complements current daily electrostatic spraying regimen
The antimicrobial coating, created by
'This long-lasting, antimicrobial spray adds an extra level of protection on our aircraft to help better protect our employees and customers,' said
The Zoono Microbe Shield works by bonding to surfaces and creating a protective layer that resembles microscopic pins once dry which rupture cell walls and membranes when microbes come in contact with them. The chemical is classified by the
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'MicroSonic is proud to provide United with the most advanced application of antimicrobial protection for their aircraft,' said
United is currently applying Zoono Microbe Shield on aircraft at
United CleanPlusSM
United is focused on delivering a new level of cleanliness on the ground and in the air as part of its United CleanPlus program. In addition to the initiatives mentioned above, several of the airline's precautionary measures to further ensure a cleaner environment include:
At Check-In
Implementing temperature checks for employees and flight attendants working at hubs and other airports throughout the airline's system
Installing sneeze guards at check-in and gate podiums
Promoting social distancing with floor decals to help customers stand six feet apart
Becoming the first airline in the world to roll out touchless check-in capabilities for customers with bags
At the Gate
Disinfecting high-touch areas such as door handles, handrails, elevator buttons, telephones and computers
Providing hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes to customers
Rolling out Clorox Total 360 Electrostatic Sprayers in select markets to disinfect gate areas at United's hub airports
Enabling customers to self-scan boarding passes
Boarding fewer customers at a time and, after pre-boarding, boarding from the back of the plane to the front
Introduced real-time seat assignment update text and email notifications to further United's touchless airport experience
On Board
Using electrostatic spraying to disinfect aircraft prior to flight
Running cabin air circulation system that circulates air through high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters on all mainline aircraft from boarding through deplaning
Using UV light to disinfect flight decks
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Disinfecting high-touch areas - such as tray tables and armrests - prior to boarding
Reducing contact between flight attendants and customers during snack and beverage service
Deplaning in groups of five rows at a time to reduce crowding
Providing onboard items including pillows and blankets upon request
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About MicroSonic Solutions
MicroSonic Solutions offers comprehensive, proprietary antimicrobial solutions that are effective, fast, and fit into every cleaning protocol. We provide innovative spray technologies and antimicrobial chemistries to protect our customers from microbial threats. MicroSonic Solutions is headquartered in
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