North Jackson - Ridgeland Trip

With new COVID-19 rules and measures in place, travel looks a little different nowadays. Here's what you need to know before you head off to North Jackson - Ridgeland:

• Before committing to anything, find out if any travel bans or restrictions apply — in both your origin and destination. Stay informed with the latest updates by reviewing government travel advisories.
• When you go through airport screening, keep your face mask on. You will be asked to lower it briefly to verify your identity. Passengers who refuse to wear a mask may be denied entry or boarding.
• Instead of handing a TSA employee your boarding pass, position it directly on the reader yourself. When that's done, hold it up for inspection.
• You are now allowed to take one container of hand sanitizer up to 12 oz (350 ml) in your carry-on bag. You'll need to remove it for X-ray screening.
• To minimize handling during the screening process, place personal items such as your phone, coins and keys into your carry-on rather than the bins.
• Separate any food you have for screening. Placing it in a clear plastic bag and into a bin reduces the need for a TSA employee to touch and inspect your belongings.

To help limit contact between passengers and aircrew during the ongoing pandemic, the majority of airlines have taken physical distancing and other strategies to the skies. They include:

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