Isle of Lismore Trip

If it's your first time travelling during the COVID-19 outbreak, you'll notice new restrictions and rules in place. Take note of these tips and make your trip to Isle of Lismore go off without a hitch:

• Find out if any travel restrictions apply to your origin and destination before locking in a flight. Also check if there are any requirements you'll have to follow on arrival, such as testing and quarantining.
• When you pass through airport checkpoints, keep your face mask on. You will be asked to briefly lower it for ID purposes. Anyone refusing to wear a mask may face civil penalties and may also be escorted from the terminal.
• Avoid handing your boarding pass (paper or electronic) directly to a TSA employee. Rather, you should position the pass on the reader and then hold it up so the agent can inspect it.
• One container of liquid hand sanitizer is now allowed in your carry-on luggage. It must not be larger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll have to take it out of your bag for screening.
• Remove items from your pocket, like your wallet, keys and phone, and place them in your carry-on instead of into bins. This will reduce handling during the screening process.
• Transport any food items in a clear plastic bag and also put them in a screening bin. Keeping food separate from your carry-on makes it less likely that a TSA agent will need to touch and open your bag for inspection.

While flying during the COVID-19 pandemic can be daunting, airlines are doing all they can to protect the well-being of customers and crew. These are some carriers that have introduced changes:

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