Siegerland Trip

The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in major changes to the way we travel. If you're planning an escape to Siegerland, the following tips will help you navigate these new challenges and rules:

• Investigate if any travel restrictions apply to your destination and origin before booking your flight. Also check if there are any requirements you'll have to follow on arrival, such as taking a COVID-19 test.
• Requirements state that you must wear a face mask at the airport, even at screening checkpoints. You should be prepared to lower your mask to verify your identity when asked by a TSA officer.
• Rather than handing a TSA officer your boarding pass, position it straight on the scanner yourself. After that, 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 baggage. You'll need to remove it for X-ray screening.
• Place any personal items (like your phone and wallet) in your carry-on instead of a bin to reduce handling during screening.
• Transport any food items in a clear plastic bag and also place them in a screening bin. Separating food from your carry-on means it's less likely a TSA officer will need to touch and open your bag for inspection.

Physical distancing is only one small part of new aviation strategies to minimize the spread of COVID-19. From the check-in desk to arrival, these airlines will carry you to your destination with greater peace of mind:

• Eurowings - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Ryanair - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and providing passenger masks.
• Pegasus Airlines - this airline is known for conducting passenger temperature checks and cleaning with disinfectant.