South Pender Island Trip

With new restrictions and safety precautions to follow, travel looks a lot different nowadays. Here are a few things to know before you pack your suitcase for South Pender Island:

• Investigate what, if any, rules or restrictions 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.
• Wear a face mask even during airport screening. A TSA employee will ask you to lower your mask temporarily to verify your identity.
• Instead of handing a TSA officer your boarding pass, place it directly on the reader yourself. When that's done, hold it up for inspection.
• TSA now allows passengers to take one container of hand sanitizer, up to 12 oz (350 ml) in size, in carry-on luggage. This will need to be removed from your bag and submitted for screening.
• To minimize handling during the screening process, place personal items such as your belt, phone and wallet into your carry-on instead of into the bins.
• Separate any food you're carrying for screening. Placing it in a clear plastic bag and into a bin reduces the need for a TSA officer to handle and inspect your belongings.

Physical distancing is just the start of new air travel measures to minimize the spread of COVID-19. From your first steps on board, these carriers will take you to your destination with comfort and confidence:

• Air Canada - this airline is known for conducting passenger temperature checks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• WestJet - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and electrostatic cleaning.
• Pacific Coastal Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.