Back Mountain Trip

The COVID-19 outbreak has changed how the world works in all kinds of ways, including how we're able to safely travel. The following tips will help you better understand the new challenges and get you ready for your flight to Back Mountain:

• Research what rules and restrictions apply to both your origin and destination. You may not be able to travel depending on local circumstances, so remember to check in advance.
• You're required to wear a face mask at the airport, including at security checkpoints. You should be prepared to lower your mask for identification purposes when asked by a TSA employee.
• You're no longer required to hand your boarding pass directly to a TSA officer. Rather, place your 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 luggage. You'll have to remove it for screening.
• To minimize handling during screening, place items such as your keys, wallet, phone and belt into your carry-on instead of into the bins.
• If you're taking food through security screening, put it in a clear plastic bag and then into a screening bin. This lessens the likelihood that a TSA agent will need to handle your carry-on bag or food container for closer inspection.

As people take to the skies once again, many airlines have introduced social distancing and other similar measures to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Here are some good examples:

• American Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Frontier Airlines - this airline is known for electrostatic cleaning and conducting passenger temperature checks.
• Delta - this airline is known for electrostatic cleaning and cleaning with disinfectant.