Ko Chang Holidays

The COVID-19 outbreak has transformed how the world works in endless ways, including how we travel. The following tips will help you navigate the new challenges and prepare you for your holiday in Ko Chang:

• Before committing to anything, check if any travel restrictions or bans apply — in both your origin and destination. Get up-to-date information by reviewing government travel advisories.
• When you pass through airport checkpoints, do not remove your face mask. You will be asked to lower it briefly for ID purposes. Those who refuse to wear a face mask may face civil penalties and may also be escorted from the building.
• Avoid handing your boarding pass directly to a TSA employee. Instead, you should place the pass on the reader and then hold it up so the agent can inspect it.
• You can now take one container of hand sanitizer up to 12 oz (350 ml) in your hand luggage. This will need to be removed for X-ray screening.
• Remove items from your pocket, such as your wallet, phone and small change, and place them in your carry-on instead of into bins. This will reduce handling during the screening process.
• If you want to take food on board, put it in a clear plastic bag and then into a scanning bin. This reduces the likelihood that a TSA employee will need to handle your carry-on bag or food container for inspection.

Board a plane now and you'll probably notice that things have changed. For instance, most reputable carriers have introduced social distancing policies and improved hygiene measures. A couple of good examples are:

• Nok Air - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Thai AirAsia - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and conducting passenger temperature checks.