Malapascua Island Holidays

The COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in big changes to how we travel. If you're flying to Malapascua Island, these tips will help you navigate these new challenges:

• Understand what, if any, restrictions or rules apply to both your destination and origin. You may not be able to travel depending on local circumstances, so be sure to check in advance.
• When you pass through airport screening, keep your face mask on. You will be asked to lower it briefly for identification purposes. Anyone refusing to wear a mask may face civil penalties and may also be escorted from the building.
• Avoid handing your boarding pass directly to a TSA officer. Instead, you should place the pass on the reader and then hold it up for inspection.
• You're permitted to take one container of hand sanitizer up to 12 oz (350 ml) in your hand luggage. This will need to be removed for screening.
• Remove personal items from your pockets, such as your wallet, keys and phone, and place them in your carry-on instead of into bins. This will reduce handling during screening.
• Separate any food you're carrying for X-ray scanning. Food items often trigger the alarm. Putting them in a clear plastic bag and into a bin reduces the need for a TSA employee to touch and inspect your belongings.

In response to the current pandemic, many airlines have introduced additional actions and measures to help their passengers take to the skies again. Here are just a few examples:

• Philippine Airlines - this airline is known for conducting passenger temperature checks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Philippines AirAsia - this airline is known for conducting passenger temperature checks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Cebu Pacific - this airline is known for conducting passenger temperature checks and cleaning with disinfectant.