Earlier this year the airline announced a partnership with the Cleveland Clinic and Clorox to team up and make their airplanes as virus-free as possible.

In addition to cleaning each aircraft between flights with electro-static disinfectant sprayers, and wiping down all high-touch surfaces in the cabin, United has also been requiring face masks for both passengers and employees.

Cleaning crews and the pilots also wipe down surfaces in the cockpit to keep crew members safe, but this can be challenging give the number of buttons, knobs and other sensitive equipment at the front of each aircraft.

Now, the airlines says it will being using a new handheld tool ideal for disinfecting sensitive switches and touch screen displays with the power of UV light.

The devices, AUVCo blades from the American Ultraviolet company, are able to effectively “kill any viruses that may reside on sensitive switches and touch screen displays within the flight deck,” according to a press release from United.

“Safety is our highest priority and we continue to research, test and roll out new technologies to keep our aircraft and terminals safe for both customers and crew,” said Bryan Quigley, United’s senior vice president of flight operations.

“Flight decks have many working parts, screens and components that are challenging to clean with traditional hand wipes and liquids, especially for someone who isn’t a pilot. The UVC lighting gives us a faster, more effective disinfection of one of the most important areas of the aircraft.”

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Both companies involved have the highest standard of ratings with Clorox being the top name in surface disinfection, and Cleveland Clinic having the country’s leading medical experts.

“We’re proud Clorox will play a role in United CleanPlus to enhance people’s safety when they travel,” said Benno Dorer, chair and CEO, The Clorox Company. “Connecting the world more safely, when possible, is an important part of our recovery as a society. Together we are helping people when they travel for work or pleasure. We look forward to working with United to explore more ways to help keep their customers healthy during their travel experience.”

The new protocols instilled by the initiative will help keep customers safe during their flights and at the airport. United consulted experts from Cleveland Clinic to shed light on the airline’s policies and procedures.

Touchless kiosks, social distancing and mandatory masks are just a few of the new preventative measures put in place to stop the spread of COVID-19. According to Fox News, “Guests will also be asked to scan their own tickets when boarding, and will be boarded in smaller groups to allow for more social distancing.”

There will also be sneeze guards at check-in counters and passengers will be asked to scan their own tickets before boarding. On May 22, an “all in one” economy snack bag was distributed in place of complimentary snacks and beverages served on domestic flights. The bag included a wrapped sanitizer wipe, an 8.5 oz. bottled water, a Stroopwafel and a package of pretzels

“Safety has always been our top priority, and right now in the midst of an unprecedented crisis, it’s our singular customer focus,” said United CEO, Scott Kirby.

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