Rock Land Area Holidays

COVID-19 has transformed how the world works in countless ways, including our approach to travel. The following tips will help you better understand the new challenges and get you ready for your flight to Rock Land Area:

• Research what rules and restrictions apply to both your destination and origin. You may not be able to travel depending on local circumstances, so check before you book.
• Wear a face mask even during airport screening. A TSA employee will ask you to temporarily lower your mask to verify your identity.
• To reduce the risk of cross-contamination, position your boarding pass on the reader yourself and then hold it up for inspection. Do not hand your boarding pass directly to a TSA officer.
• TSA now permits passengers to take one container of hand sanitizer, up to 12 oz (350 ml) in size, in carry-on luggage. This will have to be removed from your bag for X-ray scanning.
• Remove personal items from your pockets, such as your small change and phone, and put them in your carry-on rather than into bins. This will minimize handling during screening.
• Transport your food items in a clear plastic bag and also put them in a screening bin. Separating food from your carry-on means it's less likely a TSA officer will need to touch and open your bag for inspection.

As countries begin to lift travel restrictions, many airlines are back in business with new strategies including social distancing and increased sanitization. Here's what a number of carriers are doing to ease the spread of COVID-19:

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