Paroisse Sainte-Odile Trip

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world in so many ways, including our approach to travel. The following tips will help you better understand the new challenges and prepare you for your flight to Paroisse Sainte-Odile:

• Research if any travel restrictions apply to your destination and origin before committing to a flight. Also check if there are any requirements you'll need to follow on arrival, such as health testing.
• Requirements state that you must wear a face mask at the airport, including at security checkpoints. Be prepared to lower your mask for ID verification when asked by a TSA employee.
• You're no longer required to hand your boarding pass (electronic or paper) directly to a TSA employee. Instead, position your pass on the scanner and then hold it up for the agent to visually inspect it.
• You are now permitted to take one container of hand sanitizer up to 12 oz (350 ml) in your carry-on bag. This will need to be removed for X-ray scanning.
• Empty your personal items from your pocket, like your phone and wallet, and place them in your carry-on instead of into bins. This will minimize handling during screening.
• Transport any food items in a clear plastic bag and also put them in a screening bin. Separating food from your carry-on makes it less likely that a TSA agent will need to touch and open your bag for inspection.

As travel borders start to open, many airlines have resumed business with new strategies including physical distancing and increased sanitization. Here's what these carriers are doing to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Air France - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Lufthansa - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Nouvelair Tunisie - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and providing passenger masks.