Izu Oshima Trip

With strict COVID-19 precautions to follow, travel looks a bit different nowadays. These are some helpful things to know before you get on that plane to Izu Oshima:

• Find out if any travel restrictions apply to your origin and destination before committing to a flight. Also check if there are any conditions you'll have to follow on arrival, such as mandatory quarantining.
• Requirements state you must wear a face mask throughout your travel experience, including at screening checkpoints. You should be prepared to lower your mask for identification purposes when asked by a TSA officer.
• To reduce the likelihood of cross-contamination, position your boarding pass on the reader yourself and then hold it up for inspection. Do not hand your pass directly to a TSA employee.
• 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 remove it from your bag at the X-ray machine for screening.
• Empty everything from your pockets, such as your wallet, phone and small change, and place them in your carry-on rather than the bins. This will minimize handling during screening.
• Separate any food you're carrying for X-ray screening. Putting it in a clear plastic bag and into a bin reduces the need for a TSA employee to handle and inspect your belongings.

In response to the current pandemic, many airlines have adopted extra steps and measures to help their passengers and staff fly with confidence. Here are some great examples:

• ANA - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Japan Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Skymark Airlines - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and providing passenger masks.