University Park Holidays

In the face of COVID-19, travelling today comes with more challenges than in the past. Make a note of these helpful tips before hopping on your plane to University Park:

• Before booking your flight, see if any travel bans or restrictions apply — in both your destination and origin. Keep informed with the latest updates by checking government and travel websites.
• Wear a face mask even during airport screening. A TSA officer will require you to adjust your mask to verify your identity.
• Do not hand your boarding pass (electronic or paper) directly to a TSA employee. Rather, place 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 carry-on baggage. You'll have to remove it for screening.
• Put any personal items (e.g, keys, phone and wallet) in your carry-on rather than a bin to reduce handling during the screening process.
• If you want to take food through the screening checkpoint, place it in a clear plastic bag and then into a screening bin. This reduces the likelihood that a TSA officer will need to handle your carry-on bag or food container for closer inspection.

In an effort to reduce contact between travellers and flight crew during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, most reputable airlines have taken social distancing and other strategies to the skies. A good example of these are:

• American 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.
• Delta - this airline is known for electrostatic cleaning and cleaning with disinfectant.