Fünf-Seen-Land Holidays

The COVID-19 outbreak has brought about huge changes to the way we travel. If you're flying to Fünf-Seen-Land, the following tips will help you navigate these new rules and challenges:

• Find out 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 make sure you check before you lock something in.
• You're required to wear a face mask throughout your travel experience, even at screening checkpoints. Be prepared to lower your mask for identification purposes when asked.
• You're no longer required to hand your boarding pass (electronic or paper) directly to a TSA employee. Rather, you should position the pass on the scanner and then hold it up to allow the agent to visually inspect it.
• You're permitted to take one container of hand sanitizer up to 12 oz (350 ml) in your carry-on bag. This will need to be removed for X-ray scanning.
• Remove personal items from your pocket, such as your wallet, keys and phone, and place them in your carry-on rather than the bins. This will reduce handling during screening.
• If you're planning to take food on board, place it in a clear plastic bag and then into a scanning bin. This lessens the likelihood that a TSA agent will need to touch your food container or carry-on bag for inspection.

As people begin travelling once again, nearly all airlines have implemented social distancing and other important actions to help fight COVID-19. Here are just a few:

• Lufthansa - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Eurowings - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Air Dolomiti - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and conducting passenger temperature checks.