A TSA officer uses one of the UV-C bin disinfecting units that is undergoing an assessment at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport .(Credit: TSA) WASHINGTON - As the airline industry awaits a return to normal for travel, the Transportation Security Administration wants to add another layer of protection for passengers against COVID-19.
On Tuesday, the agency unveiled new technology that uses ultraviolet lighting to disinfect airport bins at security checkpoints in hopes of preventing the spread of the coronavirus and other viruses.