Artemisia Trip

The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in major changes to the way we travel. If you're planning a holiday in Artemisia, the following tips will help you navigate the "new normal:"

• Before locking in your flight, see if any travel bans or restrictions apply — in both your destination and origin. Get up-to-date information by reviewing government travel advisories.
• When you go through airport checkpoints, keep your face mask on. You will be required to briefly lower it to verify your identity. Anyone refusing to wear a face mask may face civil penalties and may also be escorted from the building.
• Do not hand your boarding pass directly to a TSA officer. Rather, position the pass on the reader and then hold it up so the agent can inspect it.
• You're permitted to take one container of hand sanitizer up to 12 oz (350 ml) in your carry-on baggage. This will need to be removed for X-ray scanning.
• Place any personal items (e.g, keys, phone and wallet) in your carry-on instead of a bin to reduce handling during the screening process.
• If you're bringing food through security screening, place it in a clear plastic bag and then into a scanning bin. This lessens the likelihood that a TSA officer will need to touch your food container or carry-on bag for closer inspection.

In an effort to reduce contact between passengers and aircrew during the COVID-19 pandemic, airlines have taken physical distancing and other measures to the skies. A good example of these are:

• Jet2 - this airline is known for conducting passenger temperature checks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Ryanair - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and providing passenger masks.
• Wizz Air - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.