Oberwald Holidays

With new safety guidelines in place, travel looks a little different at the moment. These are some handy things to know before you hop on that plane to Oberwald:

• Before you lock in a flight, check if any travel restrictions or bans apply — in both your origin and destination. Get the latest updates by reviewing government and travel websites.
• Keep your face mask on even during airport screening. A TSA officer will require you to lower your mask temporarily for ID purposes.
• To reduce the possibility of cross-contamination, position your boarding pass on the scanner yourself and then hold it up for inspection. Do not hand your boarding pass directly to a TSA officer.
• TSA now permits 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 screening.
• Remove personal items from your pocket, like your wallet and phone, and place them in your carry-on instead of the 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 screening bin. This reduces the likelihood that a TSA agent will need to touch your carry-on bag or food container for inspection.

While flying in the middle of a pandemic can be slightly overwhelming, airlines have gone above and beyond to protect the well-being of passengers and crew. Here are a few carriers that have introduced changes:

• SWISS - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Lufthansa - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Eurowings - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.