Shell Island Holidays

COVID-19 has transformed the world in countless ways, including how and where we're able to travel. The following tips will help you understand these new challenges and prepare you for your journey to Shell Island:

• Before committing to anything, find out if any travel restrictions apply — in both your origin and destination. Get up-to-date information by reviewing official government websites.
• You're required to wear a face mask at the airport, even at screening checkpoints. Be ready to adjust your mask for ID purposes when asked by a TSA officer.
• To decrease the risk of cross-contamination, place your boarding pass on the scanner yourself and then hold it up for inspection. Do not hand your boarding pass directly to a TSA agent.
• You are now permitted to take one container of hand sanitizer up to 12 oz (350 ml) in your carry-on baggage. You'll need to remove it for X-ray scanning.
• Remove personal items from your pocket, such as your wallet, phone and small change, and put them in your carry-on instead of the bins. This will minimize handling during screening.
• Separate any food you have for screening. Food items often trigger the alarm. Putting them in a clear plastic bag and into a bin reduces the need for a TSA officer to touch and inspect your belongings.

As lockdowns and restrictions start to lift, airlines are back in business with new strategies including physical distancing and an increased supply of sanitizer and face masks. Here's what different carriers are doing to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• 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.
• Allegiant Air - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.