Shiraishi Island Holidays

The COVID-19 outbreak has changed how we travel, but it hasn't halted our desire to explore. Here are some tips on how to tackle travel's new challenges:

• Before booking anything, check if any travel restrictions apply — in both your origin and destination. Get up-to-date information by checking government and travel websites.
• Requirements state that you must wear a face mask throughout your travel experience, including at security checkpoints. Be ready to lower your mask for identification purposes when asked.
• Instead of handing a TSA officer your boarding pass, place it directly on the reader yourself. Then, hold it up for inspection.
• One liquid hand sanitizer container is now permitted in your carry-on luggage. It must be no larger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll need to remove it from your bag for scanning.
• Put any personal items (e.g, wallet, keys and phone) in your carry-on rather than a bin to reduce handling during screening.
• Transport any food items in a clear plastic bag and also put them in a screening bin. Keeping your food separate from your carry-on means it's less likely a TSA agent will need to touch and open your bag for inspection.

While travelling during an ongoing pandemic can be a challenging experience, airlines are doing their utmost to ensure the well-being of customers and crew. These are a few carriers that have implemented changes:

• ANA - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Japan Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Japan Transocean Air - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and providing passenger masks.