Ballyhoura Country Trip

With new COVID-19 rules and measures to follow, travel looks a lot different today. Here are a few things to know before you pack your suitcase for Ballyhoura Country:

• Before committing to anything, find out if any travel bans or restrictions apply — in both your origin and destination. Get the latest updates by checking government travel advisories.
• You're required to wear a face mask at the airport, including at security checkpoints. You should be prepared to lower your mask for ID purposes when asked.
• Rather than handing a TSA agent your boarding pass, position it directly on the reader yourself. After that, hold it up for inspection.
• You can now take one container of hand sanitizer up to 12 oz (350 ml) in your hand luggage. You'll have to remove it for X-ray screening.
• To reduce handling during the screening process, place items such as your phone, coins and keys into your carry-on rather than into the bins.
• If you want to take food on the plane, place it in a clear plastic bag and then into a scanning bin. This lessens the likelihood that a TSA employee will need to handle your food container or carry-on bag for inspection.

Physical distancing is only one small part of new travel measures to help combat COVID-19. From the waiting lounge to your designated seat, these carriers will carry you to your destination with greater peace of mind:

• Ryanair - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and providing passenger masks.
• Aer Lingus - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• KLM - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.