Harstine Island Trip

With new rules, restrictions and safety measures in place, travel looks a little different today. Here's what you need to know before you pack your bags for Harstine Island:

• Understand the rules and restrictions in both your origin and destination. You may not be able to travel depending on local circumstances, so be sure to check in advance.
• You must wear a face mask at the airport, even at screening checkpoints. Be ready to adjust your mask for ID verification when asked by a TSA employee.
• To minimize the risk of cross-contamination, position your boarding pass on the reader yourself and then hold it up for inspection. Do not hand your boarding pass directly to a TSA officer.
• TSA is now allowing passengers to take one container of hand sanitizer, up to 12 oz (350 ml) in size, in carry-on baggage. This will need to be removed from your bag for X-ray screening.
• Empty your personal items from your pockets, like your phone, keys and wallet, and place them in your carry-on instead of into bins. This will minimize handling during the screening process.
• Transport any food items in a clear plastic bag and also place them in a screening bin. Keeping food separate from your carry-on means it's less likely a TSA agent will need to touch and open your bag for inspection.

Social distancing is the tip of the iceberg for new aviation measures to help fight COVID-19. From the waiting lounge to your designated seat, these airlines will bring you to Harstine Island with comfort and confidence:

• Alaska 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.
• Southwest Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.