Inishowen Trip

The COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in substantial changes to how we travel. If you're flying to Inishowen, these tips will help you navigate these new rules and challenges:

• Before booking your flight, find out if any travel restrictions apply — in both your destination and origin. Keep informed with the latest updates by reviewing government travel advisories.
• Requirements state that you must wear a face mask throughout your travel experience, including at screening checkpoints. Be ready to lower your mask for ID verification when asked.
• Avoid handing your boarding pass directly to a TSA employee. Instead, position your pass on the scanner and then hold it up to allow the agent to visually inspect it.
• TSA now allows passengers to take one container of hand sanitizer, up to 12 oz (350 ml) in size, in carry-on luggage. This will have to be removed from your bag and submitted for screening.
• To reduce handling during screening, put items such as your loose change and phone into your carry-on instead of into the bins.
• Transport your 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 agent will need to open your bag for inspection.

As countries begin to lift travel restrictions, many airlines are back in the skies with new strategies including physical distancing and an increased supply of face masks, gloves and sanitizer. Here's what some carriers are doing to help minimize the spread of COVID-19:

• EasyJet - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and providing passenger masks.
• Jet2 - this airline is known for conducting passenger temperature checks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Aer Lingus - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.