Turøy Trip

With new COVID-19 safety guidelines to follow, travel looks a bit different at present. Here's what you should know before you get on that plane to Turøy:

• Before you book a flight, see if any travel bans or restrictions apply — in both your origin and destination. Keep informed with the latest updates by reviewing government travel advisories.
• When you pass through airport screening, do not remove your face mask. You will be required to briefly lower it for identification purposes. Those who refuse to wear a mask may be fined and denied entry.
• Avoid handing your boarding pass (paper or electronic) directly to a TSA officer. Rather, position the pass on the reader and then hold it up so the agent can inspect it.
• One liquid hand sanitizer container is now allowed in your carry-on luggage. It must be no bigger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll need to remove it from your bag for X-ray scanning.
• Remove personal items from your pocket, such as your wallet, keys and phone, and place them in your carry-on instead of the bins. This will reduce handling during screening.
• Transport any food items in a clear plastic bag and also place them in a screening bin. Keeping food separate from your carry-on means it's less likely a TSA agent will need to touch and open your bag for inspection.

In response to the current pandemic, most airlines have introduced extra steps and measures to help their passengers and staff fly with extra peace of mind. Here's what these carriers are doing:

• Wideroe - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and capped capacity flights.
• SAS - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Norwegian Air Shuttle - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.