East Styria Holidays

If it's your first time travelling during the COVID-19 outbreak, you'll notice a host of new rules and standards in place. Take note of these tips and make your journey to East Styria a smooth one:

• Look into what, if any, rules or restrictions apply to both your origin and destination. You may not be able to travel depending on local circumstances, so remember to check before you lock in your flight.
• When you pass through airport screening, keep your face mask on. You will be asked to lower it briefly to verify your identity. Travellers who refuse to wear a mask may face civil penalties and may also be escorted from the terminal.
• To reduce the risk of cross-contamination, position your boarding pass on the scanner yourself and then hold it up for inspection. Do not hand your boarding pass directly to a TSA officer.
• One liquid hand sanitizer container is now allowed 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.
• Put any personal items (keys, wallet and phone) in your carry-on instead of a bin to reduce handling during the screening process.
• Transport any 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 open your bag for inspection.

As travel restrictions begin to lift, most airlines are back in action with new strategies including physical distancing and increased sanitization. Here's what these carriers are doing to help combat COVID-19:

• Lufthansa - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Austrian Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• KLM - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.