Desventuradas Islands Trip

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we travel, but it hasn't dampened our lust for exploring. Here are some tips on how to handle travel's new challenges:

• Investigate if any travel restrictions apply to your origin and destination before booking anything. Also check if there are any requirements you'll need to follow on arrival, such as installing a contact tracing app.
• Wear a face mask even during airport screening. A TSA officer will require you to temporarily lower your mask to verify your identity.
• You're no longer required to hand your boarding pass (electronic or paper) directly to a TSA employee. Instead, place your pass on the scanner and then hold it up to allow the agent to visually inspect it.
• You are now permitted to take one container of hand sanitizer up to 12 oz (350 ml) in your hand luggage. You'll need to remove it for X-ray screening.
• Empty everything from your pockets, like your phone and wallet, and place them in your carry-on instead of the bins. This will reduce handling during the screening process.
• Transport your food items in a clear plastic bag and also put them in a screening bin. Keeping your food separate from your carry-on means it's less likely a TSA agent will need to open your bag for inspection.

From the departure lounge to the cabin, airlines around the globe have introduced measures like social distancing to help in the fight against the COVID-19 virus. Some of these carriers are:

• LATAM Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and capped capacity flights.
• Sky Airline - this airline is known for conducting passenger temperature checks and cleaning with disinfectant.