South Fork Silver Creek Trip

If it's your first time travelling during the COVID-19 pandemic, you'll notice a raft of new restrictions and rules in place. Take note of these tips and make your getaway to South Fork Silver Creek a smooth one:

• Look into what, if any, restrictions or rules apply to both your origin and destination. You may not be able to travel depending on local circumstances, so be sure to check before you lock something in.
• When you pass through airport screening, keep your face mask on. You will be required to briefly lower it to verify your identity. Passengers who refuse to wear a face mask may be fined and denied entry.
• To reduce the possibility of cross-contamination, place your boarding pass on the scanner yourself and then hold it up for inspection. Do not hand your boarding pass directly to a TSA officer.
• You can 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.
• Remove personal items from your pockets, such as your phone, keys and wallet, and put them in your carry-on instead of into bins. This will minimize handling during the screening process.
• Transport your food items in a clear plastic bag and also place them in a screening bin. Keeping your food separate from your carry-on means it's less likely a TSA employee will need to touch and open your bag for inspection.

While travelling during a pandemic has its challenges, airlines have worked around the clock to protect the well-being of passengers and cabin crew. These are some carriers that have introduced changes:

• United Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Southwest Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Frontier Airlines - this airline is known for electrostatic cleaning and conducting passenger temperature checks.