The COVID-19 outbreak has ushered in big changes to how we travel. If you plan to visit Dorset, the following tips will help you navigate this new traveling reality:
- Before booking your flight, see if any travel restrictions or bans apply — in both your destination and origin. Stay informed with the latest updates by reviewing government and airport websites.
- When you go through airport checkpoints, do not remove your face mask. You will be required to briefly lower it for identification purposes. Those who refuse to wear a face mask may be fined and denied boarding.
- Rather than handing a TSA officer your boarding pass, place it straight on the reader yourself. Once that’s done, hold it up for inspection.
- One container of liquid hand sanitizer is now allowed in your carry-on bag. It must be no larger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you’ll have to remove it from your bag for X-ray screening.
- Place any personal items (phone, keys and wallet) in your carry-on rather than a bin to minimize handling during screening.
- If you’re bringing food through the security checkpoint, put 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 food container or carry-on bag for closer inspection.