Lakes Region Holidays

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed how the world works in ways big and small, including how we're able to safely travel. These tips will help you better understand the new challenges and get you ready for your holiday in Lakes Region:

• Before booking your flight, find out if any travel restrictions or bans apply — in both your origin and destination. Get the latest updates by checking government websites.
• Requirements state you must wear a face mask at the airport, including at security checkpoints. Be ready to lower your mask to verify your identity when asked.
• To minimize the risk of cross-contamination, position your boarding pass on the scanner yourself and then hold it up for inspection. Do not hand your pass directly to a TSA officer.
• TSA is now permitting passengers to take one container of hand sanitizer, up to 12 oz (350 ml) in size, in carry-on baggage. This will have to be removed from your bag for X-ray screening.
• To reduce handling during screening, put items such as your wallet, phone and belt into your carry-on instead of into the bins.
• If you're taking food through the screening 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 inspection.

Physical distancing is only one small part of new travel industry strategies to ease the spread of COVID-19. From the waiting lounge to your designated seat, these airlines will bring you to Lakes Region with comfort and confidence:

• American Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Southwest Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• United Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.