Hula Valley Trip

COVID-19 may have changed the way we travel, but it hasn't deterred our desire to explore. Here are some tips on how to deal with the new challenges of travelling:

• Research if any travel restrictions apply to your destination and origin before committing to a flight. Also check if there are any conditions you'll need to follow on arrival, such as health testing.
• Keep your face mask on during airport screening. A TSA officer will ask you to lower your mask temporarily for identification purposes.
• You're no longer required to hand your boarding pass directly to a TSA officer. Rather, you should position the pass on the reader and then hold it up for inspection.
• TSA now permits 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 and submitted for screening.
• Put any personal items (e.g, keys, phone and wallet) in your carry-on instead of a bin to reduce handling during screening.
• 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 means it's less likely a TSA officer will need to open and touch your bag for inspection.

While travelling in a pandemic can be slightly daunting, airlines are going above and beyond to ensure the well-being of all on board. These are a few carriers that have implemented changes:

• El Al - this airline is known for conducting passenger temperature checks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Ryanair - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and providing passenger masks.
• Wizz Air - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.