Chokoloskee Island Trip

The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in substantial changes to how we travel. If you're planning an escape to Chokoloskee Island, these tips will help you navigate these new challenges:

• Investigate the restrictions and rules in both your origin and destination. It may not be possible to travel depending on local circumstances, so remember to check before you lock something in.
• When you go through airport screening, do not remove your face mask. You will be required to lower it briefly for ID purposes. Passengers who refuse to wear a face mask may face civil penalties and may also be escorted from the terminal.
• Avoid handing your boarding pass (electronic or paper) directly to a TSA employee. Rather, position the pass on the scanner and then hold it up for inspection.
• TSA is now allowing passengers to take one container of hand sanitizer, up to 12 oz (350 ml) in size, in carry-on bags. This will need to be removed from your bag at the X-ray machine for scanning.
• To minimize handling during screening, place items such as your loose change and phone into your carry-on instead of into the bins.
• Transport any food items in a clear plastic bag and also place them in a screening bin. Keeping your food separate from your carry-on makes it less likely that a TSA employee will need to open and touch your bag for inspection.

In an effort to minimize contact between travellers and cabin crew during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of airlines have taken social distancing and other precautionary measures to the skies. They include:

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