Oder-Spree-Seengebiet Trip

With new COVID-19 safety measures to follow, travel looks a little different today. These are some handy things to know before you pack your suitcase for Oder-Spree-Seengebiet:

• Investigate the restrictions and rules in both your destination and origin. You may not be able to travel depending on local circumstances, so don't forget to check before you lock something in.
• When you pass through airport checkpoints, keep your face mask on. You will be asked to briefly lower it to confirm your identity. Anyone refusing to wear a face mask may be denied entry or boarding.
• Avoid handing your boarding pass (electronic or paper) directly to a TSA officer. Instead, position your pass on the scanner and then hold it up to allow the agent to visually inspect it.
• 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 X-ray screening.
• To minimize handling during screening, place items such as your wallet, phone and belt into your carry-on instead of into the bins.
• If you're planning to take food through the screening checkpoint, put it in a clear plastic bag and then into a screening bin. This reduces the likelihood that a TSA officer will need to handle your carry-on bag or food container for inspection.

Around the globe, airlines are busily working to help slow down the spread of COVID-19. Below are just a handful of carriers that have brought in new procedures:

• Delta
• Alaska
• JetBlue