Mark Island Holidays

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed how the world works in ways big and small, and travel has changed with it. These tips will help you understand the new challenges and get you ready for your holiday in Mark Island:

• Research if any travel restrictions apply to your origin and destination before locking in your flight. Also check if there are any conditions you'll have to follow on arrival, such as proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
• When you go through airport checkpoints, do not remove your face mask. You will be required to lower it briefly to verify your identity. Travellers who refuse to wear a face mask may be fined and denied boarding.
• To decrease the risk of cross-contamination, place your boarding pass on the reader yourself and then hold it up for inspection. Do not hand your boarding pass directly to a TSA agent.
• TSA is now permitting passengers to take one container of hand sanitizer, up to 12 oz (350 ml) in size, in carry-on bags. This will have to be removed from your bag for scanning.
• Remove items from your pocket, such as your wallet, keys and phone, and place them in your carry-on rather than into bins. This will reduce handling during screening.
• If you want to take food through the security checkpoint, place it in a clear plastic bag and then into a screening bin. This reduces the likelihood that a TSA agent will need to touch your food container or carry-on bag for closer inspection.

While flying in the middle of a pandemic can be slightly overwhelming, airlines have worked around the clock to protect the well-being of passengers and crew. These are some carriers that have introduced changes:

• 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.