La Manga del Mar Menor Trip

The COVID-19 outbreak has brought about huge changes to the way we travel. If you plan to visit La Manga del Mar Menor, the following tips will help you navigate the "new normal:"

• Know the rules and restrictions in both your origin and destination. It may not be possible to travel depending on local circumstances, so make sure you check government advisories before booking.
• Keep your face mask on even during airport screening. A TSA officer will ask you to lower your mask temporarily to verify your identity.
• Avoid handing your boarding pass (paper or electronic) directly to a TSA officer. Rather, position your pass on the reader and then hold it up for inspection.
• TSA is now allowing 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 for scanning.
• To reduce handling during screening, place personal items such as your keys, wallet, phone and belt into your carry-on instead of the bins.
• Transport any food items in a clear plastic bag and also place them in a screening bin. Keeping your food separate from your carry-on makes it less likely that a TSA agent will need to touch and open your bag for inspection.

As lockdowns start to lift, many airlines are back in the skies with new measures including social distancing and staggered boarding and disembarkation. Here's what multiple carriers are doing to help stop the spread of COVID-19:

• Iberia - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Air Europa - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and conducting passenger temperature checks.
• Iberia Express - this airline is known for conducting passenger temperature checks and cleaning with disinfectant.