Tortuga Island Trip

The COVID-19 pandemic may have changed how we travel, but it hasn't halted our lust for exploring. Here are a few tips on how to deal with travel's new challenges:

• Before you lock in a flight, check if any travel restrictions apply — in both your destination and origin. Keep informed with the latest updates by reviewing official government websites.
• You're required to wear a face mask at the airport, including at screening checkpoints. You should be prepared to lower your mask to verify your identity when asked by a TSA officer.
• Instead of handing a TSA officer your boarding pass, position it straight on the scanner yourself. After that, hold it up for inspection.
• TSA now permits passengers to take one container of hand sanitizer, up to 12 oz (350 ml) in size, in carry-on baggage. This will have to be removed from your bag to be screened.
• Empty everything from your pockets, like your wallet and phone, and put them in your carry-on instead of into bins. This will reduce handling during the screening process.
• If you want to take food through the security checkpoint, put it in a clear plastic bag and then into a screening bin. This lessens the likelihood that a TSA employee will need to touch your carry-on bag or food container for closer inspection.

As lockdowns start to lift, many airlines are now servicing flights with new measures including social distancing and increased sanitization. Here's what numerous carriers are doing to ease the spread of COVID-19:

• 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.
• Copa Airlines - this airline is known for conducting passenger temperature checks and electrostatic cleaning.