Kent Island Trip

With new COVID-19 rules and measures in place, travel looks a bit different at present. These are some handy things to know before you pack your suitcase for Kent Island:

• Before locking in your flight, see if any travel bans or restrictions apply — in both your destination and origin. Get up-to-date information by reviewing government and travel websites.
• When you pass through airport screening, do not remove your face mask. You will be required to lower it briefly for identification purposes. Passengers who refuse to wear a mask may be denied entry or boarding.
• Do not hand your boarding pass directly to a TSA officer. Rather, position the pass on the reader and then hold it up for the agent to visually inspect it.
• One container of liquid hand sanitizer is now permitted in your carry-on baggage. It must not be larger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll need to take it out of your bag at the X-ray machine for screening.
• To reduce handling during screening, put items such as your keys, wallet, phone and belt into your carry-on rather than into the bins.
• Separate any food you have for screening. Food items often trigger the alarm. Putting them in a clear plastic bag and into a bin reduces the need for a TSA officer to handle and inspect your belongings.

As passengers and cabin crew take to the skies again, most popular airlines have introduced physical distancing and other necessary actions to help combat COVID-19. Here are some of them:

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