Tingler Island Trip

With new COVID-19 rules and measures in effect, travel looks a lot different at present. These are some helpful things to know before you get on that plane to Tingler Island:

• Investigate if any restrictions apply to both your origin and destination. You may not be able to travel depending on local circumstances, so don't forget to check in advance.
• When you pass through airport checkpoints, keep your face mask on. You will be asked to briefly lower it to confirm your identity. Those who refuse to wear a face mask may be denied entry or boarding.
• To reduce the potential of cross-contamination, place your boarding pass on the reader yourself and then hold it up for inspection. Do not hand your pass directly to a TSA agent.
• 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 at the X-ray machine for scanning.
• Put any personal items (e.g, keys, phone and wallet) in your carry-on rather than a bin to reduce handling during screening.
• If you want to take food through security screening, put it in a clear plastic bag and then into a scanning bin. This reduces the likelihood that a TSA agent will need to touch your food container or carry-on bag for closer inspection.

While travelling during an ongoing pandemic can be an anxious experience, airlines are doing their utmost to ensure the well-being of passengers and cabin crew. These are some carriers that have implemented changes:

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