Bedretto Valley Trip

If it's your first time travelling during the COVID-19 pandemic, you'll notice new rules and standards in place. Take note of these tips and make your escape to Bedretto Valley go off without a hitch:

• Before committing to anything, see if any travel bans or restrictions apply — in both your origin and destination. Get the latest updates by checking government websites.
• Keep your face mask on even during airport screening. A TSA officer will require you to adjust your mask to verify your identity.
• You're no longer required to hand your boarding pass (electronic or paper) directly to a TSA officer. Instead, you should place the pass on the scanner and then hold it up so the agent can inspect it.
• TSA now allows passengers to take one container of hand sanitizer, up to 12 oz (350 ml) in size, in carry-on luggage. This will need to be removed from your bag for X-ray screening.
• Put any personal items (like your phone, wallet and keys) in your carry-on instead of a bin to minimize handling during the screening process.
• Separate any food you have for X-ray scanning. Food items often set off the alarm. Placing them in a clear plastic bag and into a bin reduces the need for a TSA agent to handle and inspect your belongings.

As travel borders start to open, most airlines are back in the skies with new strategies including physical distancing and enhanced disinfection measures. Here's what numerous carriers are doing to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• SWISS - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Lufthansa - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Eurowings - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.