Lake Dridzis Trip

The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in significant changes to the way we travel. If you're planning an escape to Lake Dridzis, the following tips will help you navigate this new travelling reality:

• Research if any travel restrictions apply to your destination and origin before booking. Also check if there are any requirements you'll have to follow on arrival, such as mandatory quarantining.
• When you pass through airport screening, keep your face mask on. You will be required to lower it briefly for identification purposes. Passengers who refuse to wear a mask may face civil penalties and may also be denied boarding.
• To reduce the risk 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 agent.
• One liquid hand sanitizer container is now permitted in your carry-on baggage. It must be no bigger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll need to take it out of your bag for screening.
• Remove items from your pockets, such as your wallet, coins and keys, and put them in your carry-on instead of the bins. This will minimize handling during the screening process.
• If you're planning to take food through security screening, place it in a clear plastic bag and then into a scanning bin. This lessens the likelihood that a TSA employee will need to touch your carry-on bag or food container for inspection.

As travel borders start to open, most airlines are back in business with new strategies including social distancing and an increased supply of face masks, gloves and sanitizer. Here's what multiple carriers are doing to help limit the spread of COVID-19:

• AirBaltic - this airline is known for conducting passenger temperature checks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Ryanair - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and providing passenger masks.
• Wizz Air - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.