Ko Yao Noi Holidays

With new COVID-19 safety measures in effect, travel looks a lot different in this day and age. Here's what you need to know before you head off to Ko Yao Noi:

• Research if any travel restrictions apply to your origin and destination before locking in your flight. Also check if there are any requirements you'll need to follow on arrival, such as testing and quarantining.
• Requirements state you must wear a face mask throughout your travel experience, including at security checkpoints. You should be prepared to adjust your mask to verify your identity when asked by a TSA officer.
• To decrease the risk of cross-contamination, position your boarding pass on the reader yourself and then hold it up for inspection. Do not hand your pass directly to a TSA employee.
• One container of liquid hand sanitizer is now permitted in your carry-on baggage. It must be no larger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll have to take it out of your bag for scanning.
• Remove personal items from your pocket, such as your wallet and phone, and place them in your carry-on instead of the bins. This will minimize handling during screening.
• Transport your food items in a clear plastic bag and also place them in a screening bin. Separating food from your carry-on makes it less likely that a TSA agent will need to touch and open your bag for inspection.

As passengers begin travelling once again, the majority of airlines have introduced social distancing and other preventive measures to help lessen the spread of COVID-19. Here are just a few:

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