Apostle Islands Trip

The COVID-19 outbreak has triggered major changes to the way we travel. If you plan to jet off to Apostle Islands, the following tips will help you navigate these new challenges:

• Know what rules and restrictions apply to both your origin and destination. You may not be able to travel depending on local circumstances, so don't forget to check before you lock something in.
• When you go through airport screening, keep your face mask on. You will be required to lower it briefly to confirm your identity. Those who refuse to wear a face mask may be fined and denied entry.
• Avoid handing your boarding pass directly to a TSA officer. Instead, position the pass on the reader and then hold it up to allow the agent to visually inspect it.
• TSA now allows passengers to take one container of hand sanitizer, up to 12 oz (350 ml) in size, in carry-on baggage. This will need to be removed from your bag at the X-ray machine for scanning.
• Put any personal items (e.g, keys, phone and coins) in your carry-on rather than a bin to minimize handling during the screening process.
• If you want to take food on board, place it in a clear plastic bag and then into a screening bin. This lessens the likelihood that a TSA officer will need to handle your carry-on bag or food container for closer inspection.

In response to the current pandemic, airlines have implemented extra steps and measures to help their passengers and staff fly with peace of mind. Here are some great examples:

• Southwest Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Delta - this airline is known for electrostatic cleaning and cleaning with disinfectant.
• American Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.