'GBAC STAR is the gold standard for ensuring our facilities and planes have the most effective and expert-endorsed cleaning, disinfection and infection prevention protocols in place to combat COVID-19,' said
GBAC STAR accreditation is only awarded after a thorough and detailed review by the microbial-pathogenic leaders who are a part of GBAC. Achieving GBAC STAR means that these experts have determined that American's aircraft and lounges have a comprehensive plan to:
Establish and maintain a cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease prevention program to minimize risks associated with infectious agents like SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19.
Ensure the proper cleaning protocols, disinfection techniques, and work practices are in place to combat biohazards and infectious disease.
Work with highly informed cleaning professionals who are trained for outbreak and infectious disease preparation and response.
'By achieving GBAC STAR accreditation, American can further instill confidence in its customers and team that American's planes and lounges have the proper cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease prevention systems in place to handle biorisks like the novel coronavirus,' said GBAC Executive Director
GBAC is a division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association. GBAC members who reviewed American's procedures and plans are international leaders in the field of microbial-pathogenic threat analysis, mitigation, response and recovery.
American's Clean Commitment has multiple layers
GBAC STAR Accreditation builds on American's multifaceted Clean Commitment strategy to provide customers with peace of mind when traveling. American continuously upgrades its Clean Commitment with the latest scientific data and input from infectious disease experts.
The rigorous cleaning program at American only uses
Hospital-grade HEPA filters ensure customers are breathing clean air while on the plane. These HEPA filters are effective at?filtering the coronavirus and recirculate the cabin air once every 2 to 4 minutes, which is more frequent than that in most hospital operating rooms.
In addition to clean air and clean planes, the airline has implemented multiple layers of protection for clean spaces under its control in airports. This includes
About GBAC, a
Composed of international leaders in the field of microbial-pathogenic threat analysis, mitigation, response and recovery, the
About ISSA
With more than 9,300 members-including distributors, manufacturers, manufacturer representatives, wholesalers, building service contractors, in-house service providers, residential cleaners and associated service members-ISSA is the world's leading trade association for the cleaning industry. The association is committed to changing the way the world views cleaning by providing its members with the business tools they need to promote cleaning as an investment in human health, the environment and an improved bottom line. Headquartered in
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