Desecheo Island Trip

COVID-19 has ushered in major changes to how we travel. If you plan to jet off to Desecheo Island, the following tips will help you navigate these new challenges and rules:

• Before booking anything, see if any travel restrictions apply — in both your origin and destination. Get the latest updates by checking government and airport websites.
• Requirements state you must wear a face mask throughout your travel experience, including at security checkpoints. Be prepared to adjust your mask for ID verification when asked by a TSA employee.
• Rather than handing a TSA officer your boarding pass, place it directly on the reader yourself. When that's done, hold it up for inspection.
• One liquid hand sanitizer container is now permitted in your carry-on bag. It must be no larger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll need to remove it from your bag for scanning.
• Remove personal items from your pocket, such as your keys, phone and wallet, and put them in your carry-on rather than into bins. This will reduce handling during the screening process.
• If you want to take food through the security checkpoint, place it in a clear plastic bag and then into a screening bin. This reduces the likelihood that a TSA employee will need to touch your carry-on bag or food container for inspection.

As travel bans start to lift, airlines are now servicing flights with new measures including physical distancing and enhanced disinfection measures. Here's what different carriers are doing to help minimize the spread of COVID-19:

• JetBlue - this airline is known for keeping the middle seat empty and capped capacity flights.
• American Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• United Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.