South Wichita Trip

With new safety guidelines in effect, travel looks a bit different these days. Here's what you need to know before you get on that plane to South Wichita:

• Find out if any travel restrictions apply to your destination and origin before booking anything. Also check if there are any conditions you'll need to follow on arrival, such as proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
• Wear a face mask even during airport screening. A TSA officer will ask you to temporarily lower your mask for ID purposes.
• Do not hand your boarding pass (electronic or paper) directly to a TSA officer. Rather, position your pass on the scanner and then hold it up for inspection.
• You're allowed to take one container of hand sanitizer up to 12 oz (350 ml) in your hand luggage. You'll need to remove it for X-ray scanning.
• Put any personal items (keys, wallet and phone) in your carry-on instead of a bin to reduce handling during screening.
• If you're planning to take food on board, place it in a clear plastic bag and then into a screening bin. This lessens the likelihood that a TSA agent will need to handle your carry-on bag or food container for inspection.

As passengers begin travelling again, most reputable airlines have introduced physical distancing and other important actions to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Here are just a few examples:

• United Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• American Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Delta - this airline is known for electrostatic cleaning and cleaning with disinfectant.