T.F. Green Airport Debuts UV Light Sanitizer For High-Touch Areas

WARWICK, RI — In an effort to keep airport staff and travelers safer during the coronavirus pandemic, T.F. Green has debuted new, state of the art sanitizing equipment for high-touch surfaces in the terminal.

The handheld device uses ultraviolet light to effectively clean vending machines, luggage carts and other high-touch surfaces. A spokesperson for the airport explained that the light, which is invisible to the human eye, effectively breaks down 99.9 percent of viruses, including COVID-19, in about two seconds using LED lights.

The new technology will be a supplement to the airport's existing cleaning protocols, which have been in place throughout the pandemic. Every few hours, staff use electrostatic sprayers to disinfect the baggage claim and terminal.

"A high-touch surface is something that needs to be cleaned as much as possible," Said John Goodman, a spokesperson for the airport. "Whether in the airport or on the plane itself, passengers can know they are safe."

Air travel has taken a huge hit worldwide since the pandemic hit. T.F. Green is seeing about 67 percent fewer travelers, on average over the past year, compared to 2019.

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