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United Airlines Launches United CleanPlus: A New Standard of Cleanliness and Safety in Partnership with Clorox and Cleveland Clinic
United CleanPlus brings together a most trusted name in disinfection and the country's leading medical experts to develop protocols designed to help keep
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[{"type":"text","content":"United CleanPlus brings together a most trusted name in disinfection and the country's leading medical experts to develop protocols designed to help keep customers safe at the airport and onboard\n\n\nCHICAGO, May 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, United Airlines is introducing United CleanPlus: the company's commitment to putting health and safety at the forefront of the entire customer experience, with the goal of delivering an industry-leading standard of cleanliness. United CleanPlus brings together a most trusted brand in surface disinfection - Clorox - and the country's top medical experts - Cleveland Clinic - to inform and guide United's new cleaning, safety and social distancing protocols that includes touchless kiosks in select locations for baggage check-in, sneeze guards, mandatory face coverings for crew and customers, and giving customers options when flights are more full. Specifically, Clorox products will be used at United's hub airports and medical experts from the Cleveland Clinic will advise on new technologies, training development and quality assurance programming. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nBy establishing collaborations with world-renowned leaders in surface disinfection and health like Clorox and Cleveland Clinic, United customers can travel with more confidence knowing that the airline's protocols have been informed by trusted experts.\n\"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, in a video message to customers today. \"We recognize that COVID-19 has brought cleanliness and hygiene standards to the front of customers' minds when making travel decisions, and we're not leaving a single stone unturned in our pursuit to better protect our customers and employees.\"\nClorox is working closely with United to enhance the airline's cleaning program, redefine disinfection procedures and equip customers with amenities at select locations that help support a healthier and safer environment throughout their travel journey. Clorox products will first roll out at United's hub airports in Chicago and Denver and will be used in the gate and terminal areas, with additional locations to follow. \n\"We're proud Clorox will play a role in United CleanPlus to enhance people's safety when they travel,\" said B...