dnata launches highly efficient, safe and environment-friendly baggage disinfection service in Singapore

Singapore, 18 March 2021 – dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, continues to enhance its offering to ensure the safety and wellbeing of travellers and help airlines restore confidence in air travel. The company has partnered with the Disinfect Group and Ecas4 Australia to launch a safe, highly efficient and environment-friendly baggage disinfection service at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN).

Passengers arriving at Changi Airport’s Terminal 3 can take advantage of the innovative solution and have their baggage quickly and safely disinfected before leaving the airport. Disinfect Group’s advanced equipment creates an almost invisible mist that is 100% natural, non-toxic, bio-degradable and can effectively kill over 99,99% of bacteria and pathogens, such as coronavirus, on all types of baggage.

The mist technology uses Ecas4 Australia’s electrolysed water that consists of two ingredients: salt and water, which are activated with an electrical process. It is proven to be significantly more effective than bleach without the hazards of irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory systems. The technology has been independently tested in private laboratories in Australia, the European Union, UK and USA and deemed completely safe for adults and children with approvals as a hospital grade disinfectant.

dnata’s new service is currently available for passengers of all airlines at Changi Airport’s Terminal 3. The company plans to introduce the new service at other terminals and additional airports across the Asia Pacific region in the second half of 2021. Services fees start from SG$5 per bag as an introductory price.

Elvis Crook, Diversification Director for Asia Pacific, dnata, said: “We are delighted to launch an innovative service to further enhance safety and customer experience across the Asia Pacific region. Our partnership with Disinfect Group and Ecas4 Australia will enable dnata to engage new customers beyond the airport, supporting businesses that work towards reopening. We are confident that the innovative mist technology, which is harmless to humans but effective in killing viruses and bacteria, will help companies provide additional peace of mind to customers and employees in a post-COVID world.”

Dieter Veulemans, the founder of Disinfect Group, said: “Our units add not only a layer of safety but also a level of reassurance to everyone on-site. Our product helps create a sense of safety, allowing customers to re-engage at various types of locations.”

Tony Amorico, Director of Ecas4 Australia, said: “Ecas4 Australia has worked with its partners to provide technological solutions that utilise our Electrolysed Water solution to destroy pathogens and the coronavirus. We are keen to see this technology fast-tracked and provide an additional level of security for all environments and workplaces.”

dnata operates at 14 airports in the Asia Pacific region, delivering reliable and safe ground handling, cargo and catering services to over 80 airlines with a team of highly trained, customer-oriented aviation professionals.

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About dnata

dnata is one of the world’s largest air services providers. Established in 1959, the company ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently at 126 airports. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and flight catering services in 35 countries across six continents, dnata is a trusted partner for over 300 airline customers around the world. In the financial year 2019-20 dnata’s customer-oriented teams handled 681,000 aircraft, moved 2.9 million tonnes of cargo, uplifted more than 93 million meals, and recorded a total transaction value (TTV) of travel services of US$ 3.0 billion. For more information, visit dnata.com.

About Disinfect Group

Disinfect Group is the world’s largest group of safe entry solutions. Disinfect sanitisation units were created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to facilitate greater safety measures. Disinfect Group has an extensive network of offices and sales outlets, including Europe, North America, Sub-Saharan Africa and now Asia Pacific. Disinfect Group’s team includes more than 250 people worldwide, and they have been working with top clients in the NFL and English Football League as well as Carrefour supermarkets in Europe. For more information, please visit www.disinfectgroup.com

About Ecas4 Australia

Ecas4 is an engineering orientated business focussed on health and hygiene, offering alternatives against existing harsh chemicals in the sanitisation of water, food products, agriculture and surface disinfection. Ecas4 Australia aims to provide a safe, non-hazardous, biodegradable and commercially viable substitute to existing chemical sanitisation. Ecas4 has tested its products and received approvals from the Therapeutic Goods Australia, Watermark Australia, and certified by Australia Certified Organic.