Black Isle Holidays

If it's your first time travelling during COVID-19, you'll notice plenty of new restrictions and rules in place. Follow these tips and make your escape to Black Isle a smooth one:

• Before you book a flight, find out if any travel restrictions or bans apply — in both your destination and origin. Get the latest updates by reviewing government and travel websites.
• When you go through airport screening, keep your face mask on. You will be asked to briefly lower it to confirm your identity. Travellers who refuse to wear a face mask may be fined and denied boarding.
• Do not hand your boarding pass (electronic or paper) directly to a TSA employee. Rather, you should position the pass on the reader and then hold it up for inspection.
• One liquid hand sanitizer container is now permitted in your carry-on luggage. It must not be larger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll need to remove it from your bag for screening.
• Empty your personal items from your pocket, like your phone and wallet, and put them in your carry-on rather than into bins. This will minimize handling during the screening process.
• Transport any food items in a clear plastic bag and also place them in a screening bin. Keeping food separate from your carry-on makes it less likely that a TSA employee will need to touch and open your bag for inspection.

While travelling during an ongoing pandemic can be slightly overwhelming, airlines are going above and beyond to ensure the well-being of customers and crew. These are a few carriers that have implemented changes:

• EasyJet - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and providing passenger masks.
• KLM - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• British Airways - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.