South East Cape Trip

COVID-19 has changed the world in many ways, including our approach to travel. These tips will help you navigate these new challenges and prepare you for your trip to South East Cape:

• Before booking anything, see if any travel restrictions apply — in both your origin and destination. Get up-to-date information by checking official government websites.
• Requirements state that you must wear a face mask throughout your travel experience, including at screening checkpoints. You should be prepared to lower your mask to verify your identity when asked by a TSA employee.
• Rather than handing a TSA agent your boarding pass, place it directly on the reader yourself. Once that's done, hold it up for inspection.
• TSA is now allowing passengers to take one container of hand sanitizer, up to 12 oz (350 ml) in size, in carry-on bags. This will need to be removed from your bag for scanning.
• To minimize handling during screening, place personal items such as your keys, wallet, phone and belt into your carry-on instead of the bins.
• Separate any food you have for X-ray scanning. Food items often trigger the alarm. Putting them in a clear plastic bag and into a bin reduces the need for a TSA employee to touch and inspect your belongings.

While flying during a pandemic can be slightly daunting, airlines have gone above and beyond to ensure the well-being of their passengers and staff. These are a few carriers that have implemented changes:

• Qantas - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Jetstar - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Virgin Australia - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.