Schermer Holidays

COVID-19 has brought about significant changes to the way we travel. If you're planning a trip to Schermer, these tips will help you navigate these new travelling challenges:

• Before locking in your flight, find out if any travel restrictions apply — in both your origin and destination. Stay informed with the latest updates by checking official government websites.
• Wear a face mask during airport screening. A TSA employee will require you to temporarily lower your mask to verify your identity.
• To reduce the possibility of cross-contamination, place your boarding pass on the scanner yourself and then hold it up for inspection. Do not hand your pass directly to a TSA agent.
• TSA now allows passengers to take one container of hand sanitizer, up to 12 oz (350 ml) in size, in carry-on luggage. This will have to be removed from your bag for screening.
• Put any personal items (phone, wallet and keys) in your carry-on rather than a bin to minimize handling during the screening process.
• If you're bringing food through the security checkpoint, place it in a clear plastic bag and then into a scanning bin. This lessens the likelihood that a TSA agent will need to touch your carry-on bag or food container for closer inspection.

As countries begin to open their borders, airlines have resumed business with new strategies including social distancing and an increased supply of sanitizer and face masks. Here's what some carriers are doing to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• KLM - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Transavia - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• EasyJet - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and providing passenger masks.