Bear Island Holidays

The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in significant changes to the way we travel. If you're flying to Bear Island, the following tips will help you navigate these new rules and challenges:

• Look into what rules and restrictions apply to both your destination and origin. You may not be able to travel depending on local circumstances, so be sure to check before you lock something in.
• Requirements state that you must wear a face mask throughout your travel experience, including at security checkpoints. You should be prepared to lower your mask for identification purposes when asked by a TSA officer.
• You're no longer required to hand your boarding pass directly to a TSA officer. Rather, you should place the pass on the scanner and then hold it up for inspection.
• One container of liquid hand sanitizer is now permitted in your carry-on baggage. It must not be larger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll have to remove it from your bag for scanning.
• Empty everything from your pocket, like your wallet, keys and phone, and place them in your carry-on rather than into bins. This will reduce handling during screening.
• Separate any food you're carrying for X-ray screening. Placing it in a clear plastic bag and into a bin reduces the need for a TSA officer to handle and inspect your belongings.

While flying in a pandemic can be challenging, airlines are doing all they can to ensure the well-being of passengers and crew. These are a few carriers that have introduced changes:

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