Koh Lipe Trip

With strict COVID-19 precautions to adhere to, travel looks a little different nowadays. Here are some useful things to know before you pack your suitcase for Koh Lipe:

• Look into what rules and restrictions apply to both your destination and origin. You may not be able to travel depending on local circumstances, so be sure to check before you lock something in.
• Wear a face mask during airport screening. A TSA officer will ask you to temporarily lower your mask for ID purposes.
• To avoid cross-contamination, position your boarding pass on the scanner yourself and then hold it up for inspection. Do not hand your boarding pass directly to a TSA employee.
• TSA now permits passengers to take one container of hand sanitizer, up to 12 oz (350 ml) in size, in carry-on baggage. This will need to be removed from your bag for scanning.
• To reduce handling during screening, place items such as your wallet, phone and belt into your carry-on rather than into the bins.
• Transport all food items in a clear plastic bag and also place them in a screening bin. Keeping food separate from your carry-on makes it less likely that a TSA agent will need to open and touch your bag for inspection.

As countries reopen their borders and people start flying again, many airlines have adopted precautionary measures such as social distancing to help minimize the spread of COVID-19. Below are two great examples:

• Thai AirAsia - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and conducting passenger temperature checks.
• Nok Air - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.