Balkan Mountains Trip

Due to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 outbreak, travelling today comes with more challenges than usual. Have a read over these useful tips before hopping on your plane to Balkan Mountains:

• Before locking in your flight, see if any travel bans or restrictions apply — in both your origin and destination. Get up-to-date information by reviewing government websites.
• 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 denied entry or boarding.
• Instead of handing a TSA agent your boarding pass, place it straight on the scanner yourself. Once that's done, hold it up for inspection.
• One liquid hand sanitizer container is now allowed in your carry-on baggage. It must be no larger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll need to remove it from your bag for X-ray screening.
• To reduce handling during screening, put items such as your phone and loose change into your carry-on instead of into the bins.
• If you're bringing food on the plane with you, place it in a clear plastic bag and then into a screening bin. This reduces the likelihood that a TSA employee will need to handle your carry-on bag or food container for inspection.

As lockdowns and restrictions start to lift, most airlines have resumed business with new strategies including physical distancing and enhanced disinfection measures. Here's what different carriers are doing to ease the spread of COVID-19:

• Wizz Air - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Bulgaria Air - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Ryanair - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and providing passenger masks.