Southwest Alaska Holidays

In the era of the COVID-19 pandemic, travelling now comes with greater challenges. Read through the following information before boarding your plane to Southwest Alaska:

• Before you lock in a flight, find out if any travel restrictions or bans apply — in both your origin and destination. Keep informed with the latest updates by checking government websites.
• Requirements state you must wear a face mask throughout your travel experience, even at screening checkpoints. Be ready to lower your mask to verify your identity when asked.
• Do not hand your boarding pass directly to a TSA officer. Rather, you should place the pass on the scanner and then hold it up so the agent can inspect it.
• One container of liquid hand sanitizer is now allowed in your carry-on baggage. It must be no larger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll need to take it out of your bag for X-ray screening.
• Place any personal items (e.g, keys, phone and wallet) in your carry-on instead of a bin to reduce handling during the screening process.
• Transport all food items in a clear plastic bag and also put them in a screening bin. Keeping food separate from your carry-on means it's less likely a TSA officer will need to open your bag for inspection.

While travelling during an ongoing pandemic can be slightly overwhelming, airlines are going above and beyond to ensure the well-being of customers and crew. These are a few carriers that have introduced changes:

• Alaska Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Delta - this airline is known for electrostatic cleaning and cleaning with disinfectant.
• United Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.